Job Description

We're looking for a Receptionist to join our team at the Belfast Hospice for a fixed term period of 6-months.


The Receptionist at Marie Curie is the first point of contact for visitors and professionals at the hospice, providing a warm, professional, and responsive service to ensure everyone feels welcomed and supported. This role is vital in helping people access services and support, while also delivering a range of administrative tasks and compassionate communication to patients, families, and colleagues, all in line with Marie Curie's values of kindness, empathy, and respect.

Salary:

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) 24,465 per annum + enhancements

Contract

Fixed term contract, 6-months. Full-time hours - 37.5 hours per week.

Based

Belfast Hospice

What's in it for you:

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 11 public holidays Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with eyecare cost Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees

What we're looking for:

Compassionate and empathetic communicator, able to support people with sensitivity and respect. Experience in administration or a customer-facing role, with strong organisational skills. Confident using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ability to work flexibly, prioritise workload, and remain calm under pressure. Committed to upholding Marie Curie's values of kindness, honesty, and inclusivity. NVQ in Customer Service or similar is desirable. Willingness to support and work alongside volunteers, and to contribute positively to a team environment.

Application Process

Close date for applications:

18th January 2026

(advert may close early due to number of applications received)

Interview Dates:

TBC As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager

Bridgeen McCann

at

Bridgeen.McCann@mariecurie.org.uk

Additional Information

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Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.





We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.





We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk