Welsh Translator
Location:
Cardiff, Birmingham, Sale or
Wakefield
Salary:
£28,665
Contract:
Permanent
The main purpose of the role is to provide an effective and high quality Welsh translation service to IOPC departments, maintaining the brand tone and using a translation memory. The postholder will work within the Communications and Engagement team and will report to the Welsh Language Development Manager. The role contributes directly to the work of the IOPC to raise awareness of and confidence in the police complaints system. The majority of the work will be written translation from English to Welsh.
Essential skills and abilities
* Experience in written translation from English to Welsh and Welsh to English
* Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing your own time
* Membership of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru (Basic or Full) or willingness to work towards membership; or a degree in translation
* Experience of using a translation memory
* Excellent customer service skills
* The ability to prioritise competing demands and change.
* Effective and clear communication in Welsh and English, orally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences and at every level
* Familiar with ICT programmes, e.g. Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel, Adobe Acrobat etc
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Can foster effective business relationships with colleagues at every level of the organisation and with external partners
We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.
What we Offer:
* 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
* Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
* Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
* Civil Service pension
* Civil Service maternity leave package
* PAM employee assistance programme
* Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
* Car Leasing Scheme
* Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
* Learning and development tailored to your role.
* An environment with flexible working options
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete 3 Sift Questions based on the essential criteria.
If successful at application stage you will be invited to a 2 stage process. This will include completing an in-person translation assessment followed at a later date by a remotely held Success Profiles Interview.
Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place
Early - Mid October