Project Manager in Birmingham

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 WMCA's 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.

What's 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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• Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
• Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

Salary and 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.
• Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

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.