Job ref: N185 Aug 2025 Job type: Permanent Location: Southern Area HQ, Thomas Street, Portadown, BT62 3AH Salary: PO4 - £44,711 - £47,754 per annum (Under Review) Quantity of Posts Available: 1 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: Service Delivery Business Manager Southern Area Command - Job Ref N185 Aug 2025 As an integral member of the Area Level Service Delivery Team, the Service Delivery Business Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the area business function, including the provision of business planning; performance management; risk management; financial and contract management; business improvement; audit, assurance and governance support; and administration team. They will manage the Administrative Support function within the Area Commands across multi-disciplinary teams in a number of geographical locations within the Area Command, and also fulfil an internal and external business partnering role, providing linkage to HQ Directorates, territorial Area Commands, the Learning Development Centre (LDC) and build and maintain working relationships with external partners at senior level. Hours of work; Currently 36 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 Southern Area Command HQ, Thomas Street, Portadown, BT62 3AH. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future similar vacancies in the same or other Area Commands within Northern Ireland, 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 PO4. The salary range is currently £44,711 - £47,754 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:, or telephone. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday, 12 September 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. Closing date: Fri 12 September 2025