Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Provide written translation from English to Welsh and, where required, translation from Welsh to English.
* Translate content for and update IOPC webpages (Training will be provided on updating the website).
* Translate content and work closely with Communications colleagues to produce creative content for IOPC social media channels.
* Offer an internal proofreading service for members of IOPC staff who work through the medium of Welsh.
* Translate video evidence and witness and police officer statements from Welsh to English.
* Translate content and work with the Communications team to support quality service delivery and high standards of written copy, with attention to detail.
* Demonstrate 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.
* 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.
* The ability to prioritise competing demands and adapt to change.
Desirable and additional information
* Desirable: Web editing experience.
* The IOPC is committed to equality; we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and a Disability Confident employer; we strive to provide an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
* We are an inclusive workplace and actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society.
* Leave and benefits: 27.5 days paid annual leave increasing with service to 32.5 days, with options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave; Voluntary Health Cash Plan; Civil Service pension; Civil Service maternity leave package; PAM employee assistance programme; CSSC membership; cycle to work scheme; Vivup benefits; car leasing; learning and development tailored to your role; flexible working options; an environment with flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
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