Welsh Language CoordinatorWe have an exciting opportunity for a Welsh language Coordinator to support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills. Position: Welsh Language CoordinatorLocation: Home Based, Travel will be required to undertake this role.Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per weekSalary: £27,500 - £29,000 pro rata (dependent upon experience)Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027, extension possible subject to fundingBenefits: Include pro rata of 26 days paid holiday (rising to 30 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patternsThe Role As Welsh Language Coordinator you will support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills. Targets are agreed annually between the Welsh Government and charity partners. You will co-ordinate the charity's Welsh language project, encourage Members to embark onto the online self-learning course, and provide ongoing support to practitioners on increasing their use of the Welsh language.Main duties include supporting the wider organisation and our UK and international customers through:To establish and manage robust procedures and systems to support the co- ordination, delivery and monitoring of the Welsh Language projectIdentify settings and recruitment of practitioners for the delivery of training coursesPromote the development of Welsh language skills by providing information on the online self-learning course, encouraging practitioners to sign up for the trainingProvide support to practitioners to ensure learning from the training is implemented in the workplaceDevelopment of resources to ensure training influences practiceDelivery of live interaction sessions with practitioners and other partnersCollection of data, monitoring and tracking the progress of participantsProvide regular written reports identifying progress against targetsSystematically gather and record sector intelligence and researchCarry out visits within member settings in North Wales to identify settings which may want to transition to Bilingual or Welsh medium status.About YouTo be successful in the role you will need the following skills and experience:Effective communication skills - fluent in both English and WelshKnowledge of the benefits and value of the Welsh language in the early years sectorExperience of using a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office/ ExcelExcellent administrative skills with attention to detailAble to build relationships easily and communicate at all levels, including the ability to use language and other communication skills that very young children can understand and relate toEnthusiasm for quality early years, childcare and play work opportunitiesAbility to meet deadlines and prioritise a busy workloadAn enthusiastic, self motivated, organised, team worker and networkerAbility to work independently and use their own initiativeAbility to organise and prioritise work with a minimum of supervisionIn order to fulfil this role you must have the use of your own transport and the ability to travel as needed.To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.About the OrganisationThe organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.You may have experience in areas such as Welsh Language Support Officer, Welsh Speaking Project Manager, Welsh Speaking LSA, Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant, Welsh Translator, Teacher of Welsh, etc.