Project Manager – Nature

We are looking for a Nature Projects Delivery Manager to join our Environment Team at the West
Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)

Our natural environment programme has grown significantly in recent years. From the Local
Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) to our pioneering Nature Investment Hub, we’re building a
strong pipeline of projects at different stages of readiness and delivery.

This role will be central to making those projects happen by providing leadership, structure,
and momentum. You’ll work with a wide range of partners, helping secure investment, drive
collaboration, and ensure our nature recovery work is coordinated, impactful, and
well-governed.

Learn more about our natural environment work here: How we’re improving our
natural environment in the West Midlands 

This role is being offered as a three year fixed-term contract.

What you will be doing.

• Lead delivery mechanisms for nature recovery projects, supporting priority actions from the
  LNRS and wider programme.
• Coordinate the nature project pipeline, ensuring high-potential initiatives are
  investment-ready and progressing smoothly.
• Drive collaboration, building strong relationships with local authorities, Wildlife Trusts,
  Natural England, the Environment Agency, and other partners.
• Secure and manage funding, supporting delivery partners and managing budgets, milestones,
  and reporting.
• Support the development of nature markets, contributing to the design of innovative finance
  mechanisms and the mobilisation of private investment.
• Line manage our Nature Projects Delivery Officer and support governance forums, stakeholder
  workshops and engagement activity.
• Report impact, providing updates to internal stakeholders, funders, and regional partners.

What’s Essential.

We’re looking for someone who can combine technical environmental understanding with strong
project management and people skills.

• Proven experience leading environmental or nature-based projects from concept through to
  delivery.
• Experience working across a range of stakeholders and sectors, including local authorities,
  NGOs, or arm’s-length bodies.
• Strong understanding of natural capital, ecosystem services and/or nature finance.
• Excellent project planning, coordination, and delivery skills.
• Experience managing people or resources within a project environment.
• Skilled at writing and interpreting reports, managing budgets, and working with data and
  KPIs.
• Confident communicator who can build trust and represent WMCA at regional and national
  forums.
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation) or equivalent experience.

Location. 

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

Reasonable adjustments.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require
changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment
Team ([email protected]).

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more)
• EV car benefit scheme
• Ethical saving options and 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.

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 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).