Description Assistant Democratic Services Officer - RT03725 Salary G6 £31,537 – £34, 434 Are you looking for an opportunity with on the job training? If so, now could be the ideal opportunity to join a great team with strong focus on supporting individuals to maximise their potential. You will work directly with local Councillors who lead and shape the borough by supporting the team with the operation of Council Committees, school appeals and charities. The role is important in ensuring openness and transparency in local democracy and you can watch us at work at www.walsallcouncilwebcast.com. We are on a fantastic journey, embracing technology to change the way we work whilst ensuring that decisions and traditions are upheld. While prior experience is advantageous, we highly value enthusiasm for local politics and a commitment to learning and personal growth within a supportive team environment. The team is committed to provide you with the support, time, training and guidance to learn and succeed. In time you, like many of our previous appointments, could be ready to consider promotions into a Democratic Services Officer role. Your professional development is as important to us as it is to you. In terms of working arrangements, we have a hybrid approach, working in the office when it is required. For an informal discussion with a manager please contact or Neil Picken or Craig Goodall, Principal Democratic Services Officers who will be happy to chat about the role. Their contact details are: Neil.Picken@walsall.gov.uk or 01922 654369 Craig.Goodall@walsall.gov.uk or 01922 654765 Alternatively, why not chat to one of the team who will let you know what working is here is like from their perspective. Give Isabel Halford, Assistant Democratic Services Officer a call on 01922 653757 or email Isabel.halford@walsall.gov.uk View Job Description and Employee Specification Closing date: 19th October, 2025 Interviews: TBA 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. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.