Nature Towns & Cities Project Officer - Ref:RT05725

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Walsall is looking for a Project Officer to support Nature Towns and Cities Project. The role involves project delivery, stakeholder communication, and community engagement, with a salary range of £39,152 – £41,771. Ideal candidates should have a passion for nature conservation, strong project management skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. This is a fixed-term position until 31st July 2028, with applications closing on February 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering green space or nature conservation projects.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of the project.
• Lead press releases, events, and social media communications.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate community pilot projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Nature Towns & Cities Project Officer – Ref: RT05725

Salary: Band G8 £39,152 – £41,771

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term until 31/07/2028

Are you passionate about nature, health, and making a meaningful impact in communities? Walsall Council, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Natural England and the National Trust, is excited to announce multiple opportunities as we are now recruiting for the following role as part of the innovative Nature Towns and Cities Project.

About the Nature Towns & Cities Project

The Nature Towns and Cities Project is a transformative programme designed to enhance Walsall’s green and blue spaces, promote biodiversity, and integrate nature and health priorities into the heart of our borough’s regeneration. Working with a diverse range of partners—including Natural England, Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust, Canal and River Trust, University of Birmingham, Walsall Together, and local community groups—this project will deliver lasting benefits for residents, visitors, and the environment.

As a Project Officer

• Project Delivery and Coordination: Support the delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of the £1m Nature Towns and Cities project, including project management, stakeholder communications, and governance.
• Publicity and Communication: Lead on press releases, events, social media, and other publicity activities, ensuring effective communication and evidence of impact.
• Community Engagement: Plan, deliver, and evaluate community pilot projects and grant programmes, acting as the main point of contact for community and business partners.

Our ideal candidate is a passionate and organised individual with experience in delivering green space or nature conservation projects. They should have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. For internal council candidates the role can be applied for as a fixed‑term role, or a secondment.

Closing date for applications

Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews

Week commencing Monday 16th February 2026

Contact

For a conversation about the role, please contact Nadia Inglis (Director of Public Health) on 07980501941 or by email [e-mail].

Important note

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see the Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

Fluency Statement

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Disclosure & Barring Statement

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to any time they were overseas.