Director of Trauma Education

We are recruiting for a Director of Trauma Education.

The Director of Trauma Education will provide strategic leadership and operational management of WAVE’s Trauma Education department. The postholder will oversee the design, delivery and quality assurance of trauma-informed education and training programmes.  The postholder will also represent WAVE as a leading organisation in Trauma Education, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Salary: £59,624 per annum (under review)

Location: There is a requirement to work from our Belfast centre a minimum of 3 days per week with flexibility to work 1 day per week from home and the other day from one of the other regional WAVE centres

If you are passionate about Trauma Education and excited to work with an amazing team, who are leading specialists in driving a trauma informed movement, across Northern Ireland and further afield a new challenge awaits.

This is an interesting and rewarding opportunity where you will receive specialist training and access to a comprehensive employee wellbeing package to include:- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, 11 statutory days, healthcare cash back plan and 8% employer pension contribution.

To apply please download the attached Applicant Information Pack, Employment Application Form, Guidance Notes and Monitoring Form.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.30 pm on Friday 26^th June 2026.  Interviews will be held on 6^th July 2026.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an unseen presentation as part of the recruitment and selection process. 

WAVE is committed to the equality of opportunity and selection will be based on merit.