Organisational Development Assistant Trainee Recruit-Ability Programme Ref RT03525

Recruit-Ability

A Positive Action training initiative for disabled people

The Recruit-Abilityprogramme provides paid work experience and training placements for people who have a disability. Additionally participants can expect to receive full support advice and access to training courses.

Please note:

• This opportunity is open to disabled applicants only
• Recruit-Ability is a positive action programme aimed at providing targeted training to disabled people who are under-represented in our workforce. Equality Act (Section 158) applies.
• You must be new to Walsall Council (no previous/current employed status with this Council)
• You must be new to this type of positive action programme

We have a great new opportunity available with our friendly and supportive Organisational Development Team. Read on to find out more!

Organisational Development (OD) Assistant Trainee - Ref: RT03525
18.5 hours per week fixed term for 12 months.
Training allowance of approx. 12206 per annum/12.65 per hour (based on a full-time allowance of 24413 per annum)

Our Organisational Development (OD) Team lead on change within Walsall Council by improving services engaging and motivating staff and developing their talents and potential through training.

We are looking for a motivated person with an interest in training to provide supportfor our trainers and coaches to deliver OD Change Management Support to the wider organisation. This will involve using a booking system and helping with daily administration helping to set up for training and events and helping to promote training and development opportunities using our SharePoint site.

You should have an understanding of computer packages including email (Outlook) Word PowerPoint and Teams the ability to communicate well with others and a knowledge of what good customer service looks and feels like.

View Placement Description and Specification

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 ourInformation for Applicants leaflet for further information.

Closing Date: 26th October 2025.

Recruit-Ability Drop-In Morning

We are holding a drop in event where you are welcome to come along and chat to us meet the team and find out more about this placement. Here are the details:

WhenThursday 16th October 2025
What time 11.00am until 1.00pm (drop in at any point during these times)
Where The New Art Gallery Walsall Gallery Square Walsall WS2 8LG

Wed love to meet you!

If you have any questions about this placement please call the Recruitment Team on or email: