N202/11/2025 - Information Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working

Generous holidays

Gym facilities on-site

Job summary

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invites applications for the role of Information Officer based at Lisburn. You will ensure compliance with UK GDPR and information legislation including DP, FOI and EIR within the information governance team.

The post is permanent, 36¼ hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9:00–17:00) with flexible working, on-site parking and access to gym facilities. Salary scale PO1: £38,220–£40,777 per annum.

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:

Information Officer -Job Ref N202/11/2025

As an integral member of the information governance team, the post holder will maintain compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) and other information legislation such as Data Protection (DP), Freedom of Information (FOI), and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).

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 (see separate benefits package document for further detail).

Hours of work;
Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to 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 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 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.

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 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 03 December 2025.

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.