N061/09/2026 - Facilities Management Compliance Officer

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working

Generous holidays

On-site gym

Job summary

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invites applications for the role of Facilities Management Compliance Officer based at NIFRS HQ in Lisburn. You will support the Head of Facilities Management in developing and delivering the Facilities Strategy, and manage contract providers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

The role offers on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and an on-site gym, with a 36¼ hour week (Mon-Fri, 9:00–17:00).

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and compliance.
• Ability to manage contract providers and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Facilities Management in strategy development and delivery.
• Manage a range of contract providers and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Represent NIFRS at local and regional levels as required.

Skills

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Facilities Management Compliance Officer

• 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 wishes to invite applications for the following role: Facilities Management Compliance Officer - Job Ref N061/09/2026.

The Facilities Management Compliance Officer will provide strategic support to the Head of Facilities Management in the development and delivery of the Facilities Strategy through the management of the Facilities Management function. They will manage a range of contract providers, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, and promote and reinforce the effective and efficient delivery of the function and will represent NIFRS at local and regional level as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals, the role comes with an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities on-site.

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 postholder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.

There is currently 1 permanent post based at NIFRS HQ, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX. Please note the successful applicant will be required to travel around all NIFRS locations. 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 fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).

Salary: The salary scale is PO3. The salary range is currently £42,839 - £46,142 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].

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 2nd October 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.