Data Processing & Analysis Officer - Lisburn - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
Do you come from a data processing / analysis background and are interested in entering the public sector? The Data Processing & Analysis Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day data extraction, cleansing, methodology development and analysis to provide high quality data and information for performance management and information requests. Apply now to express interest in this role with Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.
About the role:
* £16.68 per hour
* Monday to Friday
* NIFRS HQ Lisburn
* 36.25 hours a week
* Temporary (up to 6 months with a possible extension)
* Deadline for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 22nd January 2026. However you can register your interest for future vacancies by applying today.
What you'll be doing in this role:
* Support the day-to-day delivery of an effective and efficient, professional digital data processing and analysis service, providing timely, accurate and consistent information.
* Actively engage with customers of the Data Processing & Analysis Hub to understand their data/information needs; provide advice and guidance on NIFRS data processing and analysis capability; explain any results/ outputs; and, ensure overall customer satisfaction.
* Identify and use both internal and external digital sources to collate data in support of NIFRS information needs
* Develop and record methodologies for digital and geospatial analysis of internal and external datasets to respond to internal and external data/information requests.
* Contribute to the achievement of KPI's for NIFRS.
* Assist and support with the implementation of NIFRS Digital, Data and Technology Strategy (DDaT) by carrying out research into and assisting with the implementation of digital information systems/processes/software solutions with functionality in Data and Statistical Analysis, Performance Reporting, Risk Profiling, Geospatial analysis & Response Modelling.
* Develop and maintain organisational datasets for external publishing on the Northern Ireland 'Open Data' portal.
What you'll need for this role:
* Have a Level 4 qualification e.g. Degree or HND, ideally with a research or statistical element AND have at least one year's relevant experience working in a statistical analysis/ research environment
* OR Possess a Level 3 qualification e.g. A-Levels or HNC, AND have at least two year's relevant experience working in a statistical analysis/ research environment
* An understanding of data processing/analysis and information management processes
* Possess a full, current UK driving licence Category B which enables the post holder to fulfil the full requirements of the role.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.