Organisational Business Partner

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:

Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner - Job Ref N007/02/2026

The post holder will lead in specific areas of the NIFRS People Strategy, aligning them with the priorities of the organisation. These areas may include leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, and coaching.

The post holder will deliver an effective and efficient learning and OD function to achieve key strategic objectives and enhance the capacity of leaders, line managers, and the wider workforce. They will be part of a team that actively contributes to the delivery of the People Strategy and transformation agenda to support the achievement of NIFRS’ desired culture and behaviours. They will develop and manage large-scale, diverse, and complex OD initiatives and projects, providing a dedicated and professional learning and OD resource, supporting the management of the allocated budget for delivering L&OD services

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 two (fixed term 3 year) contracts available, based at NIFRS Learning & Development College 120 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, BT80 9BD. 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). Whilst current vaccancies are based in Cookstown, please note, future vacancies may be based in either Cookstown or Lisburn Headquarters, and candidates who are made an offer from the reserve list may be offered/allocated posts at either location.

Salary:
The salary scale is PO2. The salary range is currently £39,862- £42,839 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 6th March 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 and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.