At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead educational initiatives to prevent violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.
- Company: Nexus, a charity dedicated to supporting victims of sexual abuse for 40 years.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to social change and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by educating communities and promoting healthy relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or training related to violence prevention and safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 27592 - 30110 £ per year.
Project Location: Based in Belfast with hybrid working (This is a regional role requiring flexibility to work across Northern Ireland.)
Contract Type: Full-time: 37 hours, fixed term until 31st March 2028
Salary: £27,592 - £30,110
Reports to: Education & Training Co-Ordinator
About Nexus: Nexus is a Northern Ireland wide charity providing services in supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse and abusive relationships. Every year in Northern Ireland there are thousands of sexual offences reported to PSNI, and thousands more that go unreported. Without specialist support, victims of these crimes will find it even harder to deal with the trauma they experience.
Purpose of the Role: The Education Officer will lead on the design, delivery, and development of education and prevention activity under the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls led by The Executive Office (TEO) in Northern Ireland. The postholder will contribute directly to the strategy's prevention priority, supporting cultural and attitudinal change by delivering high-quality, trauma-informed education programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Education & Prevention Delivery: Design, deliver and adapt educational workshops, training sessions and awareness programmes aligned with the EVAWG Strategic Framework and Delivery Plan priorities, particularly prevention and early intervention.
- Programme Development: Contribute to the development of evidence-based training, session plans and learning resources aligned with TEO EVAWG outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain positive working relationships with schools, youth services, community and voluntary organisations, statutory partners, corporate partners and funders.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Collect and analyse monitoring and evaluation data to demonstrate impact against EVAWG prevention outcomes.
- Safeguarding & Professional Practice: Maintain high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical practice at all times.
- General Responsibilities: Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
Person Specification:
- Essential Criteria: Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience delivering education, training or prevention programmes related to violence against women and girls, healthy relationships, safeguarding or equality.
- Strong understanding of the causes and impacts of violence against women and girls and the importance of prevention-focused, intersectional approaches.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive discussions safely and confidently.
- Ability to work flexibly, including travel across Northern Ireland and occasional evening work.
Desirable Criteria: Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET). Experience delivering EVAWG-related education within schools, youth work, corporate or community-based settings.
Values and Safeguarding: This role involves work related to violence and abuse. The postholder is expected to demonstrate sensitivity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice at all times.
Application requirements: The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. A full, clean driving licence is required for this role, as the post involves regular travel between locations in the course of normal duties.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Education Officer for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) in London employer: Nexus NI
Nexus is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of victims and survivors of sexual abuse and abusive relationships. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer a supportive work culture that values professional development and collaboration across diverse settings in Northern Ireland. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring that our team can effectively contribute to vital education and prevention initiatives while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
