Welsh Language Translator (Marketing & Communications)
Location: One Canal Parade offices, Dumballs Road, Cardiff. Application reference: REQ00000268.
We are seeking an experienced Welsh Language Translator to support the Marketing & Communications department at Cardiff and the Vale College.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the college’s translation workflow, coordinating requests across departments to ensure compliance and promote sustainable growth of the Welsh language.
* Evaluate and manage relationships with external translators, determining whether work should be completed in-house or outsourced based on workload, deadlines, and complexity.
* Professionally translate a variety of materials from English to Welsh and from Welsh to English.
* Ensure all translations are accurate, high‑quality and culturally appropriate, following agreed terminology and style guides.
* Provide proofreading and quality assurance for internally and externally produced Welsh language materials.
* Maintain an up‑to‑date database of translation resources, terminology and preferred suppliers.
* Support a mentoring programme to help staff improve Welsh language skills and confidence.
* Welsh language skills are essential for this role.
Contract Details
Fixed‑term contract until October 2026. Contractual hours: 15 hours per week. Basis: Part‑time Fractional.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary: £32,189 – £34,381 pro rata.
Benefits include generous annual leave, a health scheme and a 16.30% employer contribution to the Local Government Pension scheme (£2,098.72 (Min) – £2,241.64 (Max)).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. Applications accepted in Welsh or English, with no disadvantage for Welsh‑language submissions. The closing date for completed applications is 4th November 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Contact HR: 029 2025 0311 or visit https://www.cavc.ac.uk for more information.
Additional Requirements
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment will not commence without a valid, up‑to‑date DBS check. The college’s procedure for suitability of ex‑offenders for employment is available upon request.
We are committed to recruitment and retention of disabled people and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.
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