Welsh Translator and Administrator
Job description
Contract: Fixed Term Contact until 31/03/2027
Hours: 37 Full Time
Working Style: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces
We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Welsh Translator and Administrator. Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to fulfilling our obligations under the Welsh Language Standards. That said, this work is much more than just a legal requirement for the council. Our Welsh language, heritage, and culture enrich the county borough in so many ways, fostering a strong sense of identity and pride, boosting tourism, encouraging bilingualism, bringing people together through events and activities and even bridging generational gaps as older and younger residents share cultural experiences. The importance of the Welsh Language and its Culture and Heritage has been recognised in our Corporate Strategy where it is one of the cross-cutting themes.
As a Welsh Translator and Administrator, you will play a key role in establishing our new Welsh Translation Support function, which will provide and facilitate high‑quality, accurate and audience‑appropriate translations across all service areas.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Translating written materials for all council directorates, from English to Welsh and Welsh to English
2. Proofreading Welsh and English documents to a high standard
3. Ensuring translations are appropriate for different audiences and contexts
4. Coordinating work for external translators and managing related administration
5. Contributing to the development of procedures, innovative approaches and tools (including emerging technologies such as AI)
6. Networking with Welsh translators in other local authorities and organisations.
About you:
Do you have:
7. a good honours degree in Welsh (or equivalent)
8. experience producing written translations
9. a relevant professional qualification (or be willing to work towards this)
We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Translator (Welsh language)
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
10. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
11. Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
12. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
13. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
14. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
15. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
16. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,