Events Assistant- Ref: EE08626

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking enthusiastic and organised individuals to join the team at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre as Events Assistant(s). You will play a role in delivering performances and events, supporting front of house operations, and ensuring excellent customer service.

The role requires experience in similar environments and strong communication skills. The post is casual, with a salary of £26,016 pro-rata to hours worked, and a closing date of 9 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible team player with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the front of house delivery of performances and events.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to enquiries from the public.

Skills

Customer service

Event operations

Communication

Job description

Events Assistant(s) Reference: EE08626

Salary: £26,016 pro-rata to hours worked

Job type: Casual

We are seeking enthusiastic and organised individuals to join the team at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in supporting the delivery of performances and events.

As an Events Assistant you will:

• Support the front of house delivery of performances and events
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to enquiries from the public

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working in a similar environment
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is a flexible team player with a positive and proactive approach

To find out more view: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

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.

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.

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.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.