Welsh Language Translator Cyfieithydd Cymraeg

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated individual who has a flexible attitude to lead on our translation service within the Fund.

The Fund is a truly bilingual organisation. Our principle is to treat the Welsh and English languages equally by offering a bilingual service to our customers and grant holders on a day-to-day basis.

You will workindependentlyalongsidenumerousteams to ensure an effective andaccuratetranslation service for the whole will ensure that all our online and off-line materials including new web pagespublicationsand corporate initiatives are translatedin accordance withagreed deadlines.

You will work closely with our Welsh Language Officer toensure that the Fund fulfills its statutory legal requirements tocomply withthe Welsh Language Standards under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

The ability to speak and write in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this post.

Interview details:

Interview date: To be Confirmed

Format:Virtual/In-Person

Location:HybridCardiffand/or Newtown offices

We have a hybrid approach to workingand this role can be basedinCardiff or Newtown along with homeworking.

For an informal conversation about the role specifically please contact: emailprotected

Any questions about the recruitment process please email: emailprotected

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria we will use this to score your application.

Essential criteria

• A degree in Welsh or adegreecompletedthrough the medium of Welsh .
• Experience of working as a translator working accurately and meeting tight deadlines.
• Fluency inoraland written Welsh.
• Ability toproof-read documents to a high standard of accuracy inboth Welsh and English

Desirable criteria

• Ability to co-ordinate systems and processes and develop effective working relationships to enable collaboration across theFund.
• A strong understanding of the importance ofa bilingualbrand across the communications mix.
• Membership of the Association of Welsh Translatorsand Interpretersor a willingness to work towards this aim.
• Awareness of the background andobjectivesof the current Welsh language requirements in terms of Legislation Frameworks and Standards

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore we are committed to equity diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.

We also believe our people should represent the communities organisations and individuals we work with. Thats why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions people who are LGBTQ and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds as well as people of all ages.

As a Disability Confident Employer we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments if needed throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).