Hot Sauce Pictures, Trainee Office Assistant

Company Placement | Hot Sauce Pictures - Trainee Office Assistant | 12 Month Fixed Term, September 2026 – August 2027

Job Summary

Job Title: Hot Sauce Pictures - Trainee Office Assistant
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week 
Salary: Real Living Wage (currently £13.45 per hour)

Job Description
This is a busy, office-based role where priorities can change throughout the day. You may be supporting several people at once, meeting visitors, organising travel and helping with a range of administrative tasks. We're looking for someone who enjoys being organised, working with people and helping things run smoothly.

This role is a genuine entry point into the screen industry, no prior knowledge needed. From here, there's no single fixed path: depending on your interests, you could grow into office management, production coordination, development, or another part of the business entirely. As a trainee, you will receive guidance, support and opportunities to develop your skills throughout the placement

For more details please refer to the candidate information pack.

Where is it based?
The role will be based in Belfast.

Who is eligible to apply?
You are eligible to apply if you can answer these four questions:​​​​​

• ​​​​Are you eligible to work in the UK?
• Do you currently reside in Northern Ireland?
• Are you available to participate in the scheme from September 2026 – August 2027?
• Are you over 18 and not in full-time education?

If you cannot answer YES to these four questions, please do not apply. Ineligible applications will be automatically discarded.

Equal Opportunities Statement
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from:

• Women and men of all backgrounds
• People with disabilities
• LGBTQIA+ individuals
• Minority ethnic groups
• People from lower socio-economic backgrounds
• People of different religious and political beliefs

Northern Ireland Screen values difference and believes in building an inclusive, innovative and high-performing workplace.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Applicants
As part of our commitment to equality and accessibility, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Applicants who identify as disabled and who meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Pre-employment checks
AccessNI Disclosure: Required if offered the role. Northern Ireland Screen treats all criminal record information confidentially.
Right to Work: All candidates must provide valid documentation proving their right to work in the UK.