N006/02/2026 - Project Officer (Digital)

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working

Gym facilities on-site

Job summary

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invites applications for a Project Officer (Digital) on a 20-month fixed-term contract based at NIFRS HQ, Lisburn. The role supports the digital CAD Update, coordinating planning, stakeholder engagement and monitoring activities to ensure timely delivery, within scope and to high standards.

Hours are 36¼ per week, Monday to Friday, with a flexible working scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating, and monitoring digital projects.
• Knowledge of CAD/update projects and incident management systems.
• Fixed-term contract for 20 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, and monitoring of the digital CAD Update project.
• Support delivery of the project on time, within scope and to high standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Digital project management

Monitoring progress

Tools

CAD software

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.

NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Project Officer (Digital) - Job Ref N006/02/2026. Fixed term post for a duration of 20 months.

NIFRS Regional Control Centre (RCC) has several digital projects ongoing to upgrade their critical systems to ensure they can respond to emergencies. The Project Officer will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the digital CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) Update. CAD plays a vital role in managing and coordinating responses to incidents. It is used for incident management, resource management and incident logging. The postholder will assist in planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring activities to ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals. The role comes with a competitive benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities on-site (see separate benefits package document for further detail).

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 20 month fixed term contract 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 PO1. The salary range is currently £38,220 - £40,777 per annum.

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.