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.
The New Art Gallery Walsall
The New Art Gallery Walsall presents, collects and interprets Art in innovative and challenging ways, welcoming visitors from all over the globe as well as our immediate locality. We develop a wide range of activities and events to increase the understanding and enjoyment of arts and culture for a range of audiences including 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 approx. £12,206 per annum/£12.65 per hour (based on a full-time allowance of £24,413 per annum)
This opportunity is open to disabled applicants only.
We are looking for someone who can provide administrative and practical support to the artistic programme of the Gallery – in particular by supporting the Technical Services, Exhibitions and Collections teams with tasks including supporting exhibitions and artists projects and building operations.
As well as a having a familiarity with and an interest in Art, exhibition displays and artist projects, you should be able to use computer packages such as Microsoft Office, be able to provide administrative support and to help to organise and assist with exhibitions and events.
If you have any questions about this placement, or about the Recruit-Ability programme, please call Walsall Council’s Recruitment Team on 01922 655673 or email: Recruitment@walsall.gov.uk
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 placement specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete all other sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see ourInformation 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.
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.
Closing Date: 5th July 2026.
This opportunity is open to disabled applicants only.
