Job Description

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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 Strategic Financial Management & Business Partnering
Job Ref N085/11/2023

The post holder will provide support to the Assistant Director of Finance and Senior Leadership Team for the efficient and effective delivery of financial management and performance, procurement services and provision of expert advice and guidance to senior teams on the management of the organisation\xe2\x80\x99s financial resources of circa \xc2\xa3110m.

Hours of work;
Currently 36\xc2\xbc 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 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 PO9. The salary range is currently \xc2\xa354,792 - \xc2\xa358,095 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, 24th November 2023.

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.

NIFRS