Business Support Assistant

NIFRS1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, AntrimScale 6 - £31,537 - £33,699 per annum (Under Review)PermanentTemporary
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:

Business Support Assistant- Job Ref N058/09/2026
The successful candidate will provide a modern, efficient, professional, confidential and customer-focused administrative service to all functions within the Response & Resilience team as well as to other internal and external customers, in accordance with the relevant NIFRS policies and procedures and relevant legislation. They will contribute as an integral member of the Community Protection Directorate, to support the values, outcomes and purpose of NIFRS.
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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 6. The salary range is currently £31,537- £33,699 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: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org, or telephone 028 9266 4221.

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 18th 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.

The closing date for applications is Friday the 18th of September 2026

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