Project Officer (Digital Transformation) - Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service | Lisburn
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an organised and proactive Project Officer to support the delivery of key digital transformation projects. Based in Lisburn, this role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced public sector environment, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully and on schedule.
About the role:
- £20.22 per hour
- Lisburn HQ
- Immediate start
- 36.25 hours a week
- Temporary, up to 6 months with possible extension
- Hybrid working option following completion of induction
Please note closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 24th September at 10am - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Assist with the development and implementation of the Project Plan for the project ensuring that all objectives, targets, contractual responsibilities and obligations are met.
- Supporting the drafting of specification and requirements documents as required.
- Work with the subject matter experts on the project team to develop and implement a data migration plan.
- To be the main point of contact for the contractor when dealing with system implementation issues e.g. design and configuration.
- Work with the subject matter experts on the project team to develop and implement a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plan.
- Assist the Project Lead in the coordination of the Project Management process throughout the project life cycle through delivery of Development, Implementation, and Closure and Support activity.
What you'll need for this role:
- Possess, as a minimum, a Level 6 qualification (e.g. Degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as business management, project management, business studies, information technology, information systems, systems management, software development, software engineering. AND,
- Have a minimum 1 year relevant experience in a project support or coordination role for Digital/IT projects. OR,
- Possess, as a minimum, a Level 5 qualification (e.g. HND or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as business management, project management, business studies, information technology, information systems, systems management, software development, software engineering. AND,
- Have a minimum 2 years relevant experience in a project support or coordination role for Digital/IT projects.
- IT literate specifically in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook) and Management Information Systems.
- Applicants must have a full current UK/ EU driving licence and a car available for official business use, or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Aileen on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.