Data Processing and Analysis Officer

The closing date for this position is the 1st April 2026 @ 11am.

Data Processing and Analysis Officer at NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn. Temporary (Up to end of July 2026 with possible extension). £16.68 per hour, 36.25 hours per week.

Main Purpose

As part of the Data Processing & Analysis Team, the Data Processing & Analysis Officer will support the delivery of an effective, efficient and professional data processing and analysis service for NIFRS and will provide:

• Responsive data processing and analysis tasks that adhere to Data Governance and national best practice and guidance.
• Geospatial analysis of internal and external datasets to support NIFRS information needs.
• Timely, accurate and consistent information to support responses to internal and external requests.

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 and in doing so support the delivery of the guiding principle statement, purpose, vision, values and outcomes of NIFRS.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Carry out the day-to-day analysis and manipulation of complex and varied data from different databases giving due consideration for the impact of data quality, information governance and UK GDPR.
• Contribute to the achievement of KPI’s for NIFRS.

Development of Systems & Processes

• 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.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of NIFRS ‘data warehouse’ and Operational Performance Reporting systems and dashboards.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure understanding of user needs to facilitate the development of appropriate and relevant data capture and analysis methodologies.
• Research, develop & maintain technical comprehensive methodologies for all standard reports, reporting on specific incident types and ad hoc customer requests.
• Assist in the development, delivery and maintenance of a suite of internal digital reports including mapping/locational information and summary statistics.
• Develop and maintain organisational datasets for external publishing on the Northern Ireland ‘Open Data’ portal.
• Provide guidance and training on NIFRS data and data analysis capability to internal NIFRS customers including Senior Management and Operational staff.

Data & Risk Analysis

• Understand and apply the principles of the UK GPDR / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Acts and their application within Data Processing & Analysis function and keep up to date with any changes.
• Apply this knowledge by ensuring that any information provided complies with the provisions of these Acts.
• Ensure customers' data and information confidentiality requirements are fully understood and applied.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy and repeatability for all functional data analysis work.
• Monitor, analyse and compile information on NIFRS operational performance activity and outcomes, through the design, development and provision of automated dashboard reports, using a variety of internal digital datasets to inform management decision making.
• Collate and present identified NIFRS performance activity data, with historical statistical trend analysis in support of the development of NIFRS Board and other management level reports.
• Design and implement methodologies to provide bespoke statistical information/data analysis to support external requests received through Freedom of Information, Northern Ireland Assembly, Department of Health, National Fire Chiefs Council and UK Home Office and other UK fire & rescue services.
• Provide statistics, information & data analysis along with guidance and explanation, as required, to support the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria:

• 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 years’ relevant experience working in a statistical analysis/research environment.
• Demonstrate experience of an understanding of data processing/analysis and information management processes; and experience of carrying out research and the ability to interpret, analyse and present data.
• Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Deliver high quality work with excellent attention to detail.
• A strong customer orientation.
• Possess a full, current UK driving licence Category B which enables the post holder to fulfil the full requirements of the role.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.