Senior Welsh Translator

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Welsh Translator to cover maternity leave. This role involves promoting the Welsh language and ensuring bilingual services. Candidates must possess a good degree in Welsh, extensive translation experience, and be able to communicate effectively in both Welsh and English. The position offers flexible working hours and is temporary until January 2027. Applications in Welsh are welcomed and will be treated equally.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a translator is required.
• Membership in the Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters is preferred.
• Ability to offer a simultaneous translation service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover during the maternity leave of the substantive post-holder.
• Facilitate and promote the Welsh language in Cardiff.
• Ensure that services are accessible in Welsh.

Skills

Translation skills

Proofreading skills

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Good degree in Welsh or equivalent

Job description

SENIOR WELSH TRANSLATOR (MATERNITY COVER)

Bilingual Cardiff's remit is to take a leading role in developing a fully bilingual Cardiff where the citizens and staff of Cardiff Council can access services and support of the same standard in English and Welsh. The team is responsible for facilitating and promoting the Welsh language in Cardiff in conjunction with our partners and assists the Council in complying with its statutory duty to provide services in Welsh, which includes a full translation service.

About the job

Do you want to see the Welsh language grow and flourish in Cardiff and be part of our vision to create a truly bilingual Cardiff? If so, this may be the job for you! The Bilingual Cardiff unit at Cardiff Council is looking for a Senior Translator to provide cover during the maternity leave of the substantive post-holder.

The successful candidate is expected to have a good degree in Welsh or equivalent with significant experience as a translator. The successful candidate is expected to be a member of the Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters or be willing to sit the exam. This is a position for which the ability to speak Welsh is an essential requirement. The ability to offer a simultaneous translation service is desirable.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will have translation and proofreading skills of the highest quality.

The ability to work under pressure and finish work on time as well as the ability to work in a methodical and disciplined manner is absolutely essential to this job, as is the ability to operate and communicate in Welsh and English.

The role is extremely flexible with regards to working hours and location, and we invite candidates from all over Wales. Therefore your working hours and location can vary in a way that is convenient for you, on the condition that service needs are met.

Additional information

This post is temporary until 4th January 2027.

The successful applicants should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to Level 5 – Proficiency

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

The interview process for the role can be done either virtually or in person using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Ffion Gruffudd, [e-mail].

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Job Category Admin / Clerical

Department People & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary