Job ref: N194 Sep 2025 Job type: Permanent Location: NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX Salary: PO5 £47,754 to £50,788 per annum (under review) Quantity of Posts Available: 1 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: Head of Business Support - Job Ref N194 Sep 2025 As the Head of Business Support, the post holder will deliver on all business management requirements for the Infrastructure Department as allocated by the Assistant Director / Heads of Department, including the provision of business planning; performance management; risk management; financial management; business improvement; audit, assurance and governance support; and administration team. The post holder will be the NIFRS subject matter expert for the Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM), leading on the delivery and management of the system(s), ensuring the system(s) are fit for purpose and supported. They will support the strategic development and delivery of business and project management solutions and be responsible for managing the Administrative Business Support function across the Department; planning and co-ordinating the work to ensure service delivery is met consistently at all times. 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 36 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 one permanent post based at 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 fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Salary: The salary scale is PO5. The salary range is currently £47,754 to £50,788 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: or telephone. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 3 October 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. Closing date: Fri 03 October 2025