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:

Information Officer
Job Ref N004/02/2024

The Information Officer will work as part of the Information Unit to support the delivery of an effective and efficient day-to-day information management and information security service through the provision of timely information, support and advice in the areas of data protection, freedom of information, information management and customer charter complaints.

Hours of work;
Currently 36\xc2\xbc hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
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 is scale 6. The salary range is currently \xc2\xa327,344 - \xc2\xa329,439 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 16 February 2024.

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.

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service