Education Officer for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)

Job Title: Education Officer for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) 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 and 2024 marked 40 years of 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 like ours, victims of these crimes will find it even harder to deal with the trauma they experience. The impact of this trauma can be devastating and is lifelong.

We deliver a range of bespoke and specialised supports and services including:

• Trauma informed counselling to those affected by sexual assault and trauma from age 8
• Post counselling support and follow-up
• A UK wide 24 hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline, which is funded by the Department of Health, Department of Justice, and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland
• Education and Training initiatives delivered to a breadth of organisations, professionals, parents, schools and young people on topics such as consent, child sexual exploitation, handling disclosures and healthy relationships.

Our most recent strategic plan (2023- 2026), latest reports, policies and research can be viewed here:About - Nexus NI

We use lived experience, professional expertise and research to improve the development of relevant policy, practice and service commissioning.

We stimulate debate so our society becomes more informed and confident in speaking out and challenging sexual abuse and abusive relationships to break the cycle.

Our people our vital to the success of the organisation, they are a dedicated and professional group of individuals who uphold our values through the delivery of specialist, quality driven and sustainable services.

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 strategys prevention priority, supporting cultural and attitudinal change by delivering high-quality, trauma-informed education programmes.

This includes work with schools, youth settings, community groups, professionals, and wider audiences to challenge harmful attitudes, promote healthy relationships, and prevent violence before it occurs.

The role requires a strong understanding of gender-based violence, effective educational practice, and the Northern Ireland policy and safeguarding context.

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.
• Deliver age-appropriate, inclusive and accessible education on topics such as healthy relationships, consent, respect, gender equality, bystander intervention and online harms.
• Ensure all education activity is trauma-informed, person-centred and underpinned by feminist and rights-based principles.

Programme Development

• Contribute to the development of evidence-based training, session plans and learning resources aligned with TEO EVAWG outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement of education programmes using feedback, evaluation data and emerging best practice.
• Adapt materials for delivery across diverse settings including schools, colleges, community organisations and professional audiences.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with schools, youth services, community and voluntary organisations, statutory partners, corporate partners and funders.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, forums and events relating to EVAWG prevention and education.
• Work collaboratively with other EVAWG partners to ensure consistency of messaging and approach across Northern Ireland.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect and analyse monitoring and evaluation data to demonstrate impact against EVAWG prevention outcomes.
• Contribute to all reporting requirements for funders, including those linked to TEO EVAWG delivery plans and change funds.
• Use learning and evidence to inform future programme development and policy alignment.

Safeguarding & Professional Practice

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical practice at all times.
• Respond appropriately to disclosures in line with organisational safeguarding procedures.
• Keep up to date with safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice in Northern Ireland.

General Responsibilities

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Manage time effectively, balancing delivery, preparation, travel and reporting.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

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.
• Experience of working with diverse groups, including young people and/or adults, in educational or community settings.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive discussions safely and confidently.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to work flexibly, including travel across Northern Ireland and occasional evening work.
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.
• This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits them from driving, but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Criteria

• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET).
• Experience delivering EVAWG-related education within schools, youth work, corporate or community-based settings.
• Experience supporting or coordinating a team of staff or volunteers.

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 ACCESS NI (Criminal Conviction Checks for Regulated Activity Posts)

• The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check.
• The Access NI Code of Practice is available to applicants on request.
• Having a criminal record does not automatically prevent a person being employed by Nexus NI.
• If you are unsure what this is, please consult this website:
• As per Access NI Code of Practice Nexus NI has a policy on the recruitment of Ex-offenders which is available on request by sending an email to:
• All information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Nexus NI policy on Keeping Information Safe which is available on request by sending an email to:

A full, clean driving licence is required for this role, as the post involves regular travel between locations in the course of normal duties.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they can meet the mobility requirements of the post. This may be through access to a driving licence and use of a vehicle, or by other suitable means, such as public transport or alternative travel arrangements.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In line with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended in Northern Ireland) and Equality Commission for Northern Ireland guidance, we will consider reasonable adjustments to the selection process and/or working arrangements where a disability affects an applicants ability to hold a driving licence, provided that the essential requirements of the role can be fulfilled.

This job description is not incorporated into the employees contract of employment.

It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification. It may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder.

Please note CV's alone are not accepted. Please visit our website and download the supplementary questions for this role and submit this form along with your CV. Information how to apply is on our website. Deadlines for applications is 1st October 2026 at 12pm.

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