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Assistant Democratic Services Officer - RT03725 bei Children's Services ! CH

Children's Services ! CH · Walsall, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid

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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: 

[email protected] or 01922 654369 

[email protected] 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 [email protected] 

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.

 

Company

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

Living in Walsall

Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

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