WHAT IS A WELSH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER?
We play a key role in leading and supporting the provision of quality Welsh language services across our organisation and to promote the use of Welsh amongst internal and external stakeholders through a range of initiatives.
We share our passion for the Welsh language and promote and encourage the use of the language on a daily basis. We seek out opportunities to celebrate the culture of Wales and its place in the world and confidently advocate for and on behalf of the Welsh language.
We ensure our workplace complies with the Welsh Language Standards and support staff to understand requirements and meet them. We ensure that the organisation has up-to-date Welsh action plans in order to work towards Welsh Government targets for Welsh medium delivery.
We ensure a comprehensive service is provided to anyone choosing to communicate with us or access our services through the medium of Welsh. We look for opportunities for our policies and practices to have a positive impact on the use of the language.
We work closely with Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol to develop more Welsh medium study opportunities for learners, students and apprentices in Wales.
ROUTES INTO THE ROLE
These may include:
- Responsibility for championing the Welsh language as part of your current role
- Working as a Welsh language support officer (link to other silhouette)
- Working as a teacher in a mainstream setting
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE
- excellent written and oral Welsh language skills
- strong communication skills
- the ability to collaborate with people at different levels
- effective organisation and planning skills
- strong listening and observation skills
- ability to critically analyse data
- confident and competent in the use of ICT
- commitment to safeguarding learners and young people
- commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion