Senior Events Assistant: Ref: EE08526Council

Senior Events Assistant(s)- Ref: EE08526

Salary grade scale: G3 £26,427- £26,847 pro-rata to hours worked

Contract type: Casual

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

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

As a Senior Events Assistant you will:

Support the front of house delivery of performances and events

Support compliance with licensing and health and safety to include the delivery of the bar service and associated administration

Provide excellent customer service and respond to enquiries from the public

We are looking for someone who:

Is reliable, punctual and professional

Can work effectively in a busy environment and has experience of working in similar environments

Has excellent communication and organisational skills

Is a flexible team player with a positive and proactive approach

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.