N057/02/2025 - Business Continuity Manager

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Lisburn seeks a Business Continuity Manager to enhance crisis preparedness and resilience. The role involves collaboration with the Business Assurance Team, supporting the implementation of fire standards. Ideal candidates should possess experience in business continuity processes and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,626 - £41,511 per annum, with 36¼ hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in business continuity management processes.
• Ability to support corporate governance in an organizational context.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preparedness, continuity, and resilience during crises.
• Support implementation of fire standards across NIFRS.
• Work with the Business Assurance & Improvement Team.

Job description

• NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX

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 applicationsfor the following role:

Business Continuity Manager Job Ref N057/02/2025

The 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 36¼ 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 £38,626 - £41,511 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: [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

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.