Group Commander – Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Group Commander – Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

We are Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and we are ‘Safer Together’. We are proud to deliver a fire and rescue service and work in partnership with others to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community.

NIFRS invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of Group Commander – Job Reference: U047/06/2026

As key members of the Middle Management Team, the Group Commanders will support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to deliver against a demanding change agenda in a challenging economic and political climate. The successful candidates will be experienced professionals in the fire and rescue service and have experience of managing operational incidents. They will also be confident, innovative and resilient leaders and will be role models clearly demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the Fire and Rescue Service.

They will have delivered change and improvement to service delivery, ensured effective governance and financial management and can demonstrate the strategic acumen necessary to be a valued middle manager and leader within NIFRS.

Applicants should note that the duties, responsibilities and base locations of these posts may be subject to change and that NIFRS will create a reserve list for 12 months should any further Group Commander vacancies arise.

All candidates must possess a Level 3 Incident Command assessment prior to appointment.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 17th July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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 females and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.

Salary:
Development Rate of Pay – £69,291.60 per annum (under review) Competent Rate of Pay – £76,815.60 per annum (under review)

Contract type:
Full Time

Closing date:
July 17 2026