Business Support Assistant NIFRS

Employers for Disability NI; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NIFRS invites applications for the role of Business Support Assistant at NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn. This permanent post is in the Response & Resilience and Community Protection Directorate and offers a 36¼-hour week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Salary scale is 6, with a current range of £31,537 to £33,699 per annum.

Flexible working hours are in operation and a reserve list may be created for future vacancies. To apply email [e-mail] or call 028 9266 4221.

Qualifications

• Provide a modern, efficient, professional, confidential and customer-focused administrative service to all functions within the Response & Resilience team.
• Contribute as an integral member of the Community Protection Directorate to support the values, outcomes and purpose of NIFRS.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative services to the Response & Resilience team and other internal/external customers in accordance with NIFRS policies and procedures.
• Hours of work: 36¼ per week, Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Flexible Working Hours Scheme in operation.

Job description

Business Support Assistant

NIFRS

Job ref: N058/09/2026

• Permanent
• Scale 6 – £31,537 – £33,699 per annum (Under Review)
• NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX
• 1 Position(s) Available
• Fri 18 September 2026 – 12:00

NIFRS wish to invite applicationsfor the following role:

Business Support Assistant- Job Ref N058/09/2026
The successful candidate will provide a modern, efficient, professional, confidential and customer-focused administrative service to all functions within the Response & Resilience team as well as to other internal and external customers, in accordance with the relevant NIFRS policies and procedures and relevant legislation. They will contribute as an integral member of the Community Protection Directorate, to support the values, outcomes and purpose of NIFRS.
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 currentlyone permanent vacancy, based atNIFRS 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 6. The salary range is currently £31,537- £33,699 per annum.

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: [e-mail], or telephone [phone].

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.