Translator

4 weeks ago


Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom North Wales Police Full time

Force
- North Wales Police

Role Type
- Police Staff

Business Area
- Corporate Services

Department
- Translation

Location
- Colwyn Bay Force Headquarters

Grade
- SO1

Salary
- £31,434 - £33,348

Agile Working
- Hybrid - this role can be performed from home more often than not.

Part/Full Time
- Full Time

Hours per Week
- 37

Type of Contract
- Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?
- 5

Job Advert Description

We have a **new **opportunity to join our Welsh Department as a **Translator**.

A Translator at North Wales Police will have a wide variety of translating work - from translating short Social Media messages, Public Warning messages and Press Releases to Witness Statements, official letters and statutory notices. A variety of translation work unique to the Police Service.

Translators are classes as Hybrid workers which means that the majority of work will be done from home.

What does the role of** Translator **involve**?**
- Proof read documents that have been translated into Welsh.
- Quality assure the standard of translated documents with particular regard to accuracy (and consistency of terminology. Certify as competent members of staff who have a satisfactory level of Welsh language skills to produce their own written work in Welsh.
- Develop and maintain support materials to help promote the use of the Welsh language within North Wales Police (e.g glossary of Welsh terms to be available via the Force Intranet system, library of specialist dictionaries)
- Provide advice and guidance on the Welsh language and associated policies and procedures to members of staff of North Wales Police and partners.
- Proof read the work of external translators when work is outsourced due to heavy workloads.
- Assist the Head of Department with the provision of Welsh language coaching sessions to Chief Officers and staff as required.
- Represent North Wales Police at specialist meeting and attend other meetings as required

What will I need for the role of **Translator?**
- You will be either qualified to degree level or possess an equivalent amount of proven relevant experience in the field of Welsh Translations.
- Possess proven ability in the field of written Welsh/English English/Welsh translation.
- Possess a good understanding of Welsh language and grammar.
- Excellent communication skills both in the medium of Welsh and English, together with the ability to provide advice within the specified field.
- The use of Information Technology to an intermediate level and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Level 5 Welsh

We can also consider training appropriate applicants to the desired level of Translation skills should this be necessary.

**What are our benefits**

Here at North Wales Police we value our employees and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

- All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
- Payment of annual membership of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Sick pay provisions

**Positive Action**

If you’re from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) group, LGBT+ or have a disability - we may be able to offer you Positive Action support. Visit our Positive Action page to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

**Disability Confident Employer**

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this.

**How do you apply**

The post profile will tell you all you need to know about the job and what skills you’ll need to apply.

**Closing date**: 17/04/2023


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