Am Y Gwasanaeth
Bilingual Cardiff is leading the development of a truly bilingual Cardiff where everyone in the capital can access services and support in Welsh or English alike. The number of Welsh speakers in Cardiff has doubled over the past 25 years, and Cardiff is an increasingly bilingual city. As a local authority, we are working with private and third sector companies as part of the wider Bilingual Cardiff strategy to seek to promote and support the Welsh language in Cardiff. This new and forward-thinking approach aims to break down the walls between Welsh and English, promote bilingualism as perfectly natural and ensure that the Council's vision of creating a truly bilingual Cardiff is realised.
Am Y Swydd
You will lead in relation to quality assurance, ensuring that translation standards are consistently maintained across all pieces of work, that the house style and translation guidelines are adhered to, and that complaints are resolved in a timely and professional manner ensuring the best outcome for the Council and client.
You will also be expected to translate documents and materials from Welsh to English and from English to Welsh to ensure bilingual provision in line with the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards prepared under the Welsh Language (Wales) Bill 2011 and to ensure that all work is accurate and translated to a high standard for the public and staff.
Beth Rydym Ei Eisiau Gennych
As well as leading in relation to quality assurance, ensuring that translation standards are consistently maintained across the team and determining the translation unit’s terminology, you will also have the ability and experience to deliver the highest quality translations to the Authority's external directorates and clients, meeting and exceeding daily word targets.
You will need to decide on the unit’s terminology going forward, using your own intuition for appropriate translation and researching other organisations' decisions on new terms and terminology i.e. Welsh Government, and liaise with the Head Translator - Systems regarding updating the terminology within the translation software to ensure the consistency and quality of translation work across the team as a whole.
Gwybodaeth Ychwanegol
Successful candidates should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to Level 5 – Proficiency.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
When completing your online application, you should tailor your application to the role in the Supporting Information section, noting how you satisfy all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification. You should also note how you meet the desired criteria as we could use these to create a shortlist if a large number of applicants meet all the essential criteria. The Supporting Information section of the online application form is limited to 4,000 characters – you can upload additional Supporting Information but do not submit a CV as it is unlikely to include the information needed. Read the guide on how to apply.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Ffion Gruffudd on 07790035351.
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We welcome applications in both Welsh and English. Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role before applying, please call Ffion Gruffudd on 07790035351.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
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• Employee Charter
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