Recruitment Support Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Belfast is seeking a candidate for an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, conducting candidate searches, and assisting with recruitment marketing. Ideal applicants will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, strong organizational and research skills, and the ability to learn new systems. This role offers flexible training and mentorship in a supportive environment. The position is temporary, with up to 25 hours a week available, in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach.
• Comfortable working with IT systems, maintaining records on a CRM database.
• Demonstrated research and information-gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support: maintain and update accurate records.
• Support research and market mapping: identify target companies.
• Conduct candidate searches: use LinkedIn and job boards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT systems proficiency

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

CRM system

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CALA CONSULTING LTDCala Consulting is a specialist recruitment consultancy based in Belfast. We serve clients across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the UK, focusing on sectors such as Engineering, IT, Renewables and Environmental. We believe in building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone new to employment to gain meaningful work experience in a growing business.You will play a key part in helping us deliver high quality recruitment solutions by supporting research, administration and candidate engagement. Training and structured mentoring will be provided throughout the placement.This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational and research skills who enjoys learning, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to understand how a professional recruitment business operates day to day.You will gain hands on experience across recruitment, marketing and business operations, working directly with an experienced recruitment leader. You will develop transferable skills in research, administration, communication and professional systems within a supportive, modern and flexible working environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support: maintain and update accurate records within the CRM system, prepare documents and spreadsheets, and assist with general day to day admin tasks.
• Support research and market mapping: identify target companies, gather market intelligence, compile contact lists and potential client leads to support business development.
• Conduct candidate searches: use LinkedIn, job boards and internal databases to identify and engage potential candidates for live and future roles.
• Ensure compliance and data quality: check accuracy of candidate and client records, apply correct templates, and ensure consistent use of systems and processes.
• Assist with recruitment marketing: post and promote job adverts across relevant platforms (job boards, LinkedIn and social media) under guidance.
• Contribute to content creation: research topics and draft ideas to support LinkedIn and website content, including research, scheduling and engagement tracking.
• Support business projects: assist with updating marketing materials, data analysis and reporting to support operational efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above, including English and Maths.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with IT systems, including maintaining records on a CRM database.
• Able to collate and interpret data accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Demonstrated research and information-gathering skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and develop new skills through training and mentorship.

Further Information

The Employer is: CALA CONSULTING LTDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1751471 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration,Human Resource Area Belfast Location Hybrid (Belfast City Centre & Home Working) Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 23/12/2025 Closing date 02/02/2026 Worktime 9am-5pm, days to be confirmed with employer.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026