Community Risk Advisor
Job Description
Job title: Community Risk Advisor
Company: NIFRS
Job description: 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:
Community Risk Advisor (PO3) – 1 Permanent Post
Job Ref N008/02/2024
The Community Risk Advisor will support the development of a multi-layered operational risk assessment which will be maintained and developed in line with national guidance, inform the development and maintenance of a Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and supporting Performance Management Framework. Support community risk data processing and analysis activities. Support the continual development of data processing and analysis systems and processes; and support the delivery of a series of large-scale service improvement programmes and projects through the provision of high quality community risk analysis to support strategic decision making in NIFRS.
The post holder will support the Head of Data and Operational Risk with the provision of an efficient and effective community risk analysis function for NIFRS, and will be responsible for the day to day management of the team, including personal development and workload management as well as providing high quality information analysis through advanced statistical information skills.
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 36¼ 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.
Salary for PO3 is currently £40,221 – £43,421 per annum.
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).
All of the information you need to apply is available in the relevant Candidate Information Pack, including salary, hours of work, location, and full details of the essential and desirable criteria. These are available in the Careers Section of the NIFRS website at www.nifrs.org.
Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 08 March 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.
Expected salary: £40221 – 43421 per year
Location: Lisburn
