Office Coordinator (Northern Ireland)

Job title: Office Coordinator (Northern Ireland)
Salary: Full time equivalent is £31,638 + excellent benefits. You will receive the salary on a pro-rata basis. 
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week. 
Location: Office/hybrid based in Belfast.  
Contract type: Permanent  
Job brochure: https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NI-Office-Coordinator_Job-Vacancy-Brochure_April-2026.pdf

 The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) are seeking an office coordinator to help support the NI office to lead on the daily management of the NI office including meetings, events, NI Hub forum and all other administrative tasks.   

We are seeking a dynamic Office Co-ordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Head of the Northern Ireland Office, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. The role involves managing inboxes and correspondence, coordinating travel and meeting schedules, organising meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing agendas, papers, and minutes.  

Responsibilities also include maintaining databases and office systems, overseeing IT and office resources and liaising with suppliers and landlords. The postholder supports financial administration through managing invoices, expenses, budgets and financial records, and plays a key role in planning and delivering events such as conferences and seminars. In addition, the role provides full secretariat support to the Allied Health Professions Federation Northern Ireland (AHPFNI), including governance administration, meeting coordination, documentation management and budget oversight.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience with knowledge of financial and budget management, alongside experience in event or project management from planning through to delivery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of ICT proficiency across Microsoft Office and related systems, with the ability to draft documents, presentations and produce clear and accurate minutes. The role requires excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills, with proven experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience organising events, providing secretariat support to committees, creating social media content, and an understanding of speech and language therapy and the wider professional context would be advantageous. 

Please see the job description brochure with more information regarding the required experience and skillset needed for this role.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 22 April 2026.  
 
Interviews to be held ideally in person at the Belfast office, on the 13 and 14 May 2026. Please note, there will be a task as part of the interview process.  
 
Your application should consist of: 
 
1. A full CV including the names and addresses of two referees(at least one should be from your current/most recent employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your consent. 

2. A cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are interested in joining RCSLT as the Office Coordinator(Northern Ireland) and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role.(Please note that for your application to be considered you need to submit both your CV and cover letter). 

3. Completed applications should be submitted through our online recruitment portal Personio. Note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. 

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, or for more details about the role, please contact the HR Team (hr@rcslt.org).

Our recruitment principles 
  
We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process. 
 
 
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging (EDB) 
 
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.