Organisational Development Assistant Trainee - Recruit-Ability Programme

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Walsall is offering a fixed-term position as an Organisational Development Assistant Trainee. The role requires good communication and computer skills, with an emphasis on providing support for training sessions. This is a great opportunity for those seeking work experience while contributing to a positive action programme aimed at disabled applicants. The position involves 18.5 hours a week and offers a training allowance of approximately £12,206 annually.

Qualifications

• Must be new to Walsall Council.
• No previous/current employed status with this Council.
• New to this type of positive action programme.

Responsibilities

• Support trainers and coaches in delivering OD Change Management Support.
• Use a booking system and perform daily administration.
• Promote training and development opportunities via SharePoint.

Skills

Understanding of computer packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Good communication skills

Knowledge of good customer service

Job description

Overview

The Recruit- Ability programme provides paid work experience and training placements for people who have a disability. Participants can expect to receive full support, advice and access to training courses.

This opportunity is open to disabled applicants only and 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) and new to this type of positive action programme.

Role details

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).

Responsibilities

• Support trainers and coaches to deliver OD Change Management Support to the wider organisation. This will involve using a booking system, daily administration, helping to set up for training and events, and helping to promote training and development opportunities using our SharePoint site.
• Assist with computer packages including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams; communicate well with others and uphold good customer service.

Requirements and expectations

Understanding of computer packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), good communication skills and knowledge of what good customer service looks and feels like.

Application notes

View Placement Description and Specification (link not included).

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information 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. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

Important dates

Closing Date: 26 October 2025.

Drop-In Morning

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.

When? Thursday 16 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!

Contact

If you have any questions about this placement, please call the Recruitment Team on 01922 655673 or email [e-mail]