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The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service seeks an Administrator – Prevention and Protection to be based at NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn. The role is 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a Flexible Working Hours Scheme in operation.
The successful candidate will deliver a customer-focused, professional administrative service across Prevention, Protection and Health & Safety, supporting internal and external customers in line with policies.
The successful candidate provide an exemplary, customer-focused and professional administrative service within the Prevention, Protection and Health & Safety Departments, as well as to internal and external customers in accordance with relevant NIFRS policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
Hours of work: Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.
There is currently one permanent vacancy, based at NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).
Salary: The salary scale is Scale 5. The salary range is currently £29,064 – £31,022 per annum (Under Review)
All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you require an application in an alternative format or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org or telephone 028 9266 4221.
Candidates should apply online at https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/home and the closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 18 September 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.
NIFRS is currently under represented by women, applications from this group is particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.