Belfast City Centre
9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract- potential to become permanent- employed directly by the Organisation
Full-Time or Part-Time Considered
5 Days Per Week (36.25 Hours)
4 Days Per Week (29 Hours)
3 Days Per Week (21.75 Hours)
Working Hours: 8:45am – 5:00pm (1 Hour Unpaid Lunch)

Salary is negotiable depending on experience and expected to be between £26000 and
£29000k pro rata

About the Opportunity

Apple Recruitment Services is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation based in Belfast City Centre for a Receptionist to join their team on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a friendly, professional and highly organised individual who enjoys working in a busy front-of-house environment. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors, clients and callers, providing a welcoming and professional service while supporting the wider team with a range of administrative duties.

The organisation is open to considering candidates seeking either full-time hours or part-
time hours across 3 or 5 days per week.
Historically, this has been a fantastic place to work, with many long-serving members of staff and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Opportunities to join the organisation do not arise often, making this an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and highly regarded team.

Whilst initially offered on a fixed-term basis, there is potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role
This is a busy and varied role requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.
You will be responsible for managing a busy reception area, handling a high volume of telephone calls, welcoming visitors, preparing meeting rooms, processing incoming post and supporting the wider team with administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer a busy telephone system, take messages and redirect calls appropriately.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• Receive, open, scan and distribute post and documentation.
• Prepare meeting rooms for meetings, client visits and events.
• Operate Microsoft Outlook to send and receive internal communications.
• Record incoming and outgoing documents, parcels and deliveries using databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintain reception and communal areas to a high standard.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and visitor records.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Filing, scanning, photocopying and document management.
• Assist with additional administration duties as required.

About You
The successful candidate will possess:
• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Front of House, Customer Service or Administrative role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Willingness to provide additional cover during holiday periods when required.

What’s on Offer?
• 9-12 month fixed-term contract employed directly by the organisation with the potential of a permanent contract.
• Flexible working options with full-time, 4-day or 3-day working patterns considered.
• Belfast City Centre location.
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded employer with an excellent staff retention record.
• Friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
• Varied and interesting workload.

• Potential opportunity for the role to become permanent.

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV in Microsoft Word format to Patricia by clicking the application link.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Location: Derry/Londonderry

Duration: Temporary

Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Closing Date for CV Submission: 12:00 noon on Thursday 13th August 2026

Apple Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Support Services Assistant (Band 2) across Strabane, Limavady and Derry/Londonderry.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals to join a busy support services team, carrying out a range of catering and domestic duties to ensure high standards of cleanliness, food service, hygiene and safety are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide beverages and assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and light snacks.
• Portion and serve meals and snacks to patients, staff and customers.
• Check and record food, fridge and chiller temperatures.
• Prepare meal trolleys and tables and deliver and collect trolleys as required.
• Carry out manual and mechanical dishwashing and clean catering areas, equipment, crockery, cutlery and utensils.
• Assist with stock control and menu collation.
• Collect cash for food and beverages when required.
• Carry out general domestic cleaning duties, including cleaning sanitary areas, floors, furniture, fittings, windows and other surfaces.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment where required.
• Replenish supplies including hand towels, soap and toilet rolls.
• Safely collect and dispose of environmental waste.
• Clean spills, including bodily fluids, in accordance with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Carry out catering and laundry duties as required.
• Complete relevant cleanliness and safety checks.
• Work effectively as part of a team while maintaining a high standard of service to patients, clients, staff and visitors.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety, infection control and organisational policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• An understanding of the importance of health and safety and food hygiene standards.
• The ability to relate to and understand the needs of others.
• The ability to take instruction and work on their own initiative.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a rota which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• A willingness to undertake training as directed by management.

Desirable criteria may include:

• Experience working in a domestic or catering role within a work environment.
• At least 3 months’ experience working in a domestic or catering role.
• A Basic Food Hygiene qualification, NVQ Level 1 or equivalent.
• Previous cash-handling experience.

An Enhanced AccessNI check will be required prior to appointment.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Darcie at darcie.donohoe@applerecruitment.com.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Main Duties
The Interpreter/Translator (Irish Language) will be expected to:
 Provide Irish to English, and on occasion vice versa, simultaneous interpretation fluently,
confidently and accurately for Assembly plenary sittings, Committee meetings and any other
events/functions as required;
 Provide a written report of any Irish used during Assembly plenary sittings, Committee meetings
and other events/functions as required;
 Provide miscellaneous editorial services and advice in respect of Irish and English, including the
translation of text, production of subtitles etc;
 Work independently and as part of a wider team to produce excellent results;
 Act on advice and direction from managers and undertake any reasonable task as and when
required;
 Manage their own performance and take the initiative to identify their personal development
needs and how those needs can be met;
 Perform the duties in line with the scheduling and timing of Assembly business, which can mean
working, without notice, unsocial hours and being unable to take leave other than during recess
periods, which are themselves subject to change.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word
format to Caroline Parker by Thursday 13 th August 2026 @ 10am. You must also include a bullet
pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria
below.

Essential Criteria:
Applicants must possess:
 GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level passes at grades A to C in four subjects, other than English language, plus a
GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level pass at grade A or A* in English language.
 A recognised qualification in respect of the Irish language that is equivalent to or higher than A-
level.
 Excellent oral and written Irish and English knowledge and skills and one year’s experience of
providing interpretation and translation services in respect of the Irish language.
Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or
higher standard to those stated.
OR
Excellent oral and written Irish and English knowledge and skills and three years’ experience of
providing interpretation and translation services in respect of the Irish language

Further Details:
 Hourly Rate: £22.89
 Duration: 3 rd September 2026 to 19 th March 2027
 Date of informal discussions: TBC
 This business area offers limited hybrid working
 Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Thursday 13 th August @ 10am.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format
to Caroline by Thursday 13 th August 2026 @ 10am.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full
employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple
Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date for CV submission: 5:00pm on 30th July 2026.

Apple Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Counter Assistant based in Lisburn.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy customer-facing team, providing front-line support and administrative assistance within a fast-paced office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional front-line customer service to visitors and service users.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide information or direct queries to the appropriate team.
• Manage and update spreadsheets and electronic records accurately.
• Provide daily administrative support to the senior administration and patch management team.
• Assist with general office duties and maintain accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure an efficient customer service.

Essential Criteria

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Previous customer service or administrative experience.
• Intermediate IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic Access NI clearance (required prior to commencement).

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a public sector or customer service environment.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Caroline at caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.