At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support for exhibitions and assist Technical Services and Collections teams.
- Company: The New Art Gallery Walsall presents and interprets art, welcoming visitors globally.
- Benefits: Receive a training allowance of approximately £12,206 per annum for 18.5 hours per week.
- Other info: This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, specifically for disabled applicants.
- Why this job: Join a positive action programme aimed at empowering disabled individuals in the arts sector.
- Qualifications: Familiarity with art and ability to use Microsoft Office are essential requirements.
The predicted salary is between 12.65 - 12.65 £ per hour.
Recruit-Ability is a positive action training initiative for disabled people, providing paid work experience and training placements. Participants receive full support, advice, and access to training courses. This opportunity is open to disabled applicants only and aims to provide targeted training to those who are under-represented in our workforce. The Equality Act (Section 158) applies.
You must be new to Walsall Council (no previous or current employment with this council) and new to this type of positive action programme.
The New Art Gallery Walsall presents, collects, and interprets art in innovative and challenging ways, welcoming visitors from around the globe and our local community. We develop a wide range of activities and events to increase the understanding and enjoyment of arts and culture for schools, colleges, universities, families, and community groups.
Trainee Programme Assistant: Exhibitions and Technical Services – Ref: EE04526
- 18.5 hours per week – fixed term for 12 months.
- Training allowance of approximately £12,206 per annum (£12.65 per hour based on a full-time allowance of £24,413 per annum).
We are looking for someone who can provide administrative and practical support to the artistic programme of the Gallery, particularly by supporting the Technical Services, Exhibitions, and Collections teams with tasks including supporting exhibitions and artist projects and building operations.
Qualifications and skills required:
- Familiarity with and interest in art, exhibition displays, and artist projects.
- Ability to use computer packages such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to provide administrative support and to help organise and assist with exhibitions and events.
For further information, please contact Walsall Council’s Recruitment Team on 01922 655673 or email: Recruitment@walsall.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 5th July 2026.
This opportunity is open to disabled applicants only.
Trainee Programme Assistant - Exhibitions & Technical Services (Recruit-Ability Programme) - Re[...] in Walsall employer: Walsall Council
Walsall Council's New Art Gallery offers a unique opportunity to engage with art and culture. The gallery focuses on increasing understanding through diverse activities for schools and communities. Located in Walsall, it aims to empower under-represented groups in the workforce.
