Project Manager - Environment Behaviour Change

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in the West Midlands is looking for a Community Environment Project Manager to lead initiatives improving air quality and promoting sustainable living. The role includes managing community programs, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating multi-partner efforts to deliver impactful environmental projects. Applicants should have strong project management skills and a commitment to creating a greener West Midlands. This position offers competitive benefits and requires at least 2 days a week in the office.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Healthcare plans

Discounted gym membership

EV car benefit scheme

Interest-free financing for technology purchases

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community engagement and environmental projects.
• Strong project or programme management skills, including budgeting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of community environment programmes.
• Develop strategies to engage communities and local authorities.
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder workshops to share learning.

Skills

Community engagement

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Do you want to make a real, lasting impact on communities and the environment in the West Midlands? Are you passionate about bringing people together to deliver meaningful change?

WMCA is seeking a Community Environment Project Manager to lead and deliver ambitious programmes that improve air quality, protect natural spaces, build climate resilience, and promote sustainable living.

As part of the Environment Team, you’ll be central to shaping and delivering our community-focused environmental projects. Your work will connect a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, community networks, environmental organisations, and government agencies, ensuring WMCAs programmes meet the needs of communities across the region. You’ll work strategically to identify opportunities for innovation, funding, and scale, while leading project delivery with real accountability for outcomes.

You’ll be at the heart of projects that improve local air quality, protect green spaces, and strengthen communities against climate challenges. By bringing together stakeholders, coordinating initiatives, and driving programmes forward, your work will deliver tangible benefits that people can see and feel across the West Midlands. This is a chance to turn ideas into action and make a real difference in the places people live, work, and spend time.

What you will be doing.

• Lead the delivery of community environment programmes, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage communities, local authorities, and partner organisations across the region.
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder workshops to share learning, identify strategic opportunities, and foster collaboration.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and external partners to deliver programme milestones and outcomes.
• Secure funding for community-facing projects and maximise value for money.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact of projects, sharing lessons to inform future work.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefing notes, and presentations for leadership teams, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Represent WMCA at external forums, conferences, and meetings, advocating for community-led environmental initiatives.

Whats Essential.

• Proven experience in community engagement and environmental projects.
• Strong project or programme management skills, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Track record in multi-stakeholder engagement and building effective partnerships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and problem-solve effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification, with Project Management accreditation (or willingness to undertake).
• Commitment to creating a fairer, greener, healthier West Midlands.

Location.

The location for this role is Summer Level with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

How to apply.

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2. Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
3. Write your Supporting Statement.
4. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
5. Submit your application.
6. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

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Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year‑on‑year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• EV car benefit scheme.
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e‑bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest‑free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big‑name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA.
• Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top‑rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.
• For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser‑focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it’s needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with Leader status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part‑time, flexible, and job‑share arrangements, so please don’t let these factors deter you from applying.

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non‑UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).