Risk Critical Information Technician

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:

Risk Critical Information Technician - Job Ref N189/08/2025

The Risk Critical Information Technician will support the Risk Critical Information Business Unit in the provision of an efficient and effective Risk Critical Information (RCI) facility for NIFRS.

They will create suites of risk critical information relating to the hazard identification, risk control measures, fire prevention and protection measures for premises regarded by NIFRS of being higher risk to the community, firefighters, the economy or the environment.

The Risk Critical Information Technician will support the Station Commander (RCI) to ensure the effective promotion and mainstreaming of equality within the NIFRS, with a focus on equality profiling and reporting, training and the provision of advice and guidance on fair employment and anti-discrimination legislation and the statutory equality duties under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

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.

There is currently two permanent post for based at NIFRS HQ 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 5. The salary range is currently £28,163 - £30,060 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: 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 12th Septemeber 2025.

We value our people and are committed to the principle of equal treatment for all applicants for employment irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, 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.