Job Description

: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:Business Continuity Manager Job Ref N057/02/2025The Business Continuity Manager will work as part of the Business Assurance & Improvement Team and support the Assistant Director of Corporate Governance & Assurance and Head of Business Assurance & Improvement with the provision of efficient and effective service-wide business continuity management processes whilst also supporting the adoption of fire standards across NIFRS.The Business Continuity Manager will ensure the preparedness, continuity and resilience of NIFRS during unexpected crises or disruptions to ensure service delivery is maintained.Hours of work;
Currently 36xc2xbc 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 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 fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).Salary
The salary scale is PO2. The salary range is currently xc2xa338,626 - xc2xa341,511 per annum.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 Monday 10th March 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.

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