Assistant Scientific Officer (ASO) Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) Department of Justi[...]

Northern Ireland Civil Service; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Ireland Civil Service is seeking an Assistant Scientific Officer for Forensic Science Northern Ireland. The role, based in Carrickfergus, offers a competitive salary and seeks candidates who meet predefined eligibility criteria. Applications are welcome from diverse groups to encourage equal opportunity.

Job description

Assistant Scientific Officer (ASO) Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) Department of Justice (DoJ)

SALARY: £24,952 - £26,504 (£26,449 - £28,094 with effect from 1 August 2025)

LOCATION: Seapark, 151 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim.

Further appointments may be made from this competition should NICS positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities.

For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please click on the Candidate Information Booklet link below.

In order to apply for this position, please click on the “Apply for this job online” link below to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 01 August 2025.

Applications from Protestants, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.