Recruit- Ability
A Positive Action training initiative for disabled people
The Recruit- Ability programme 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. £12,206 per annum/£12.65 per hour (based on a full-time allowance of £24,413 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 support for 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 our Information 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:
When? Thursday 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
We'd love to meet you
If you have any questions about this placement, please call the Recruitment Team on or email:
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
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