N003/01/2026 - Digital Systems Manager

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) in Lisburn invites applications for the Digital Systems Manager (Job Ref N003/012026). This role provides specialist technical and business expertise for the Digital Line of Business Systems and Services, including systems management, development and digital communications resources.

The post is based at NIFRS HQ in Lisburn, with a 36¼ hour week (Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00) and a Flexible Working Hours Scheme.

Qualifications

• To provide specialist technical and business expertise for Digital Line of Business Systems and Services.
• Management of Line of Business, Operational, Technical and Specialist systems and applications, including hardware, software, training, project management and digital resources.
• To ensure effective and efficient provision of support and services, including development and maintenance, of Digital Line of Business Systems in line with organisational need.

Job description

• NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction.

Digital Systems Manager - Job Ref N003/012026

To provide a specialist technical and business expertise for the diverse range of Digital Line of Business Systems and Services. These services are provided for the management of Line of Business, Operational, Technical and Specialist systems and applications to include hardware, software, training, project management, Digital services and Digital related communication resources.

To ensure the effective and efficient provision of support and services, including development and maintenance, of Digital Line of Business Systems in line with NIFRS organisational need.

Hours of work

Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. 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 post and one fixed term post based at NIFRS HQ 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 PO4. The salary range is currently£46,142 -£49,282 per annumm.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 6th February 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 and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.