Data Processing & Analysis Officer

Data Processing & Analysis Officer - Lisburn - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

Do you come from a data processing / analysis background and are interested in entering the public sector? The Data Processing & Analysis Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day data extraction, cleansing, methodology development and analysis to provide high quality data and information for performance management and information requests . Apply now to express interest in this role with Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.

About the role:

• £16.68 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• NIFRS HQ Lisburn
• 36.25 hours a week
• Temporary (up to 6 months with a possible extension)
• Deadline for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 22nd January 2026. However you can register your interest for future vacancies by applying today.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Support the day-to-day delivery of an effective and efficient, professional digital data processing and analysis service, providing timely, accurate and consistent information.
• Actively engage with customers of the Data Processing & Analysis Hub to understand their data/information needs; provide advice and guidance on NIFRS data processing and analysis capability; explain any results/ outputs; and, ensure overall customer satisfaction.
• Identify and use both internal and external digital sources to collate data in support of NIFRS information needs
• Develop and record methodologies for digital and geospatial analysis of internal and external datasets to respond to internal and external data/information requests.
• Contribute to the achievement of KPI's for NIFRS.
• Assist and support with the implementation of NIFRS Digital, Data and Technology Strategy (DDaT) by carrying out research into and assisting with the implementation of digital information systems/processes/software solutions with functionality in Data and Statistical Analysis, Performance Reporting, Risk Profiling, Geospatial analysis & Response Modelling.
• Develop and maintain organisational datasets for external publishing on the Northern Ireland 'Open Data' portal.

What you'll need for this role:

• Have a Level 4 qualification e.g. Degree or HND, ideally with a research or statistical element AND have at least one year's relevant experience working in a statistical analysis/ research environment
• OR Possess a Level 3 qualification e.g. A-Levels or HNC, AND have at least two year's relevant experience working in a statistical analysis/ research environment
• An understanding of data processing/analysis and information management processes
• Possess a full, current UK driving licence Category B which enables the post holder to fulfil the full requirements of the role.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.