Welsh Language Translator/ Cyfieithydd Cymraeg

2 days ago

Newtown Cardiff, United Kingdom TNL Community Fund Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year


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 work independently alongside numerous teams to ensure an effective and accurate translation service for the whole organisation.  You will ensure that all our online and off-line materials, including new web pages, publications and corporate initiatives, are translated in accordance with agreed deadlines.   

You will work closely with our Welsh Language Officer to ensure that the Fund fulfills its statutory legal requirements to comply with the 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: Hybrid, Cardiff and/or Newtown offices

We have a hybrid approach to working and this role can be based in Cardiff or Newtown, along with homeworking. 

For an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact: [email protected]

Any questions about the recruitment process, please email: [email protected] 

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 a degree completed through the medium of Welsh .
  • Experience of working as a translator, working accurately and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Fluency in oral and written Welsh.
  • Ability to proof-read documents to a high standard of accuracy in both Welsh and English 

Desirable criteria

  • Ability to co-ordinate systems and processes and develop effective working relationships to enable collaboration across the Fund.
  • A strong understanding of the importance of a bilingual brand across the communications mix.
  • Membership of the Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters or a willingness to work towards this aim. 
  • Awareness of the background and objectives of 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. That's 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).

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