N059/09/2026 - Administrator - Prevention & Protection

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NIFRS invites applications for an Administrator - Prevention and Protection at their Lisburn HQ. The role provides customer-focused, professional administrative support within the Prevention, Protection and Health & Safety Departments and to internal and external customers in accordance with NIFRS policies and legislation.

The post is full-time (36¼ hours/week, Mon-Fri, 9.00am–5.00pm) based at NIFRS Headquarters, Lisburn. Salary scale 5: £29,064–£31,022 per annum.

Qualifications

• Provide customer-focused administrative service within the Prevention, Protection and Health & Safety Departments.
• Comply with NIFRS policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Support internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary administrative support to Prevention, Protection and Health & Safety Departments.
• Handle inquiries from internal and external customers with professionalism.
• Maintain records and files in accordance with policies.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Communication skills

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 applicationsfor the following role:

Administrator - Prevention and Protection Job Ref N059/09/2026

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 have any queries or require any further information please email: [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

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.