Application Product Owner - National Resilience

About The Role

Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028

Location: MFRS Service Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle, L30 4YD

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is the lead authority for UK National Resilience.

The MFRS National Resilience team is hiring for a product owner for the National Resilience Application.

The National Resilience Application is used by all UK Fire & Rescue Services to facilitate the strategic management and overview of nationally held resilience assets. It provides a managed information mechanism which allows key decision making to be based on accurate incident information during major national incidents.

The product owner will use agile techniques to provide system’s analysis and define user stories / requirements and design which supports the development of the application. They will also be responsible for producing documentation, and demonstrating new application features, as well as gathering feedback from users.

Applicants should have experience of using the agile methodology of project management, strong interpersonal skills, good written and oral communication skills, and be able to prioritise features and user stories. They should also have a strong understanding of the data dependencies inherent in having an integrated system.

What can we offer you?

• Full flexible working arrangements
• 23 days holiday, plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement (annual holiday entitlements will be calculated pro rata)
• Access to free on-site gym
• Free, secure parking
• On-site canteen
• Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications: midnight Thursday 3rd September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Interviews: to be held during mid September 2026.

About Us

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.

PENSION CONSIDERATIONS

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance).

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance).

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Please be aware

Applicants who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.

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