Welsh Language Translator - 12604 - Fixed Term Contract until October 2026

Salary: £32,189 - £34,381 pro rata

An exciting vacancy is available as a Welsh Language Translator in the Marketing & Communications department at Cardiff and the Vale College. This post will be based at the One Canal Parade offices on Dumballs Road, Cardiff.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the College's translation workflow and coordinate translation requests across departments, to support appropriate and sustainable translation as required to meet compliance and support sustainable growth of the Welsh language across the College.
• Manage relationships with external translators, making informed decisions on whether work is best completed in-house or outsourced, based on workload, deadlines, and complexity.
• Professionally translate a variety of materials from English to Welsh and Welsh to English.
• Ensure all translations are accurate, high quality and culturally appropriate, following agreed terminology and style guides.
• Manage relationships with external translators, making informed decisions on whether work is best completed in-house or outsourced, based on workload, deadlines, and complexity.
• Provide proofreading and quality assurance of internally and externally produced Welsh language materials.
• Manage the College's translation workflow and coordinate translation requests across departments.
• Maintain and up-to-date database of translation resources, terminology and preferred suppliers.
• Support a mentoring programme to help staff improve their Welsh language skills and confidence in using the language in their roles.
• Welsh language skills essential for this role.

Please note that this role is a Fixed Term Contract until October 2026.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 28th October 2025 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or recruitment@cavc.ac.uk.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

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