N193/09/2025 - Procurement Advisor

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 37,035 - 39,513; Full time

Job summary

A regional public service organization in Lisburn is seeking a Procurement Advisor to support effective procurement and contract management. You will work closely with the finance team and ensure the organization has access to necessary goods and services. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide effective guidance. The role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working hours scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Ability to provide effective advice and guidance.
• Strong analytical skills to ensure quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement and Contracts Manager.
• Ensure efficient procurement and contract management service.
• Contribute to the Finance team’s goals.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in finance or procurement

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 invite applications for the following role:

Procurement Advisor - Job Ref: N193/09/2025

This is a key role in the NIFRS finance team. The post-holder will support the Procurement and Contracts Manager in delivering an efficient and effective procurement and contract management service that ensures NIFRS has access to procure the goods and services required to support the needs of the communities we serve. This is a wide and varied role and the post holder will be responsible for supporting the function through provision of advice and guidance as well as transactional processing and quality assurance of procurement and contract management activity. The post holder will contribute as an integral member of the Finance team to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive financial service to support the purpose, outcomes and values of NIFRS.

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.

Location and appointment

There is currently one permanent post based at NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX. 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 PO1. The salary range is currently £37,035 – £39,513 per annum (Under review).

How to apply

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. If you have any queries or require any further information please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 3 October 2025.

Equal opportunities

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.

Downloads

• Application Guidance Notes
• Candidate Information Pack
• Corporate Privacy Notice
• Equality and Inclusion Statement & Equal Opportunities Policy
• Job Description & Person Specification
• NFCC Leadership Framework
• NIFRS Benefits Package
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy & Security of Disclosures Policy & Procedures