Translation Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Public Health Wales Full time

Job summary

Are you an experienced translator? Are you looking for a new challenge? Public Health Wales wishes to appoint a Translation Coordinator to join the Welsh Language team to manage and coordinate a translation service for the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with translation experience to support the organization to operate bilingually, to offer the best service possible to our Welsh speaking customers and to achieve the aims of our Welsh Language Standards.

The Translation Coordinator is expected to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation to manage translation work and work closely and professionally with external translation suppliers to manage contracts and oversee returned work. The post holder will also be able to provide a translation service from Welsh to English and from English to Welsh as needed.

There is flexibility in terms of the exact work pattern, and the job is suitable for working partly from home.

If you would like to join our dedicated team and have experience and qualifications to match the job description, please apply for the role.

The job holder will have fluency in both Welsh and English.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage and provide a specialist translation service from English to Welsh and Welsh to English to enable the Trust to implement the principle that it will treat Welsh and English on an equal basis. The post holder will lead on the implementation of a comprehensive programme of delivery for the Trust's translation service, taking a proactive strategic approach to ensure compliance with the Welsh Language Standards under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

The post holder will ensure that the Trust puts into practice a comprehensive system of change to successfully deliver its translation service. The post holder will provide the strategic guidance in improving translation services, ensuring performance indicators are upheld, and addressing any shortfalls.

The post holder will act as the first point of contact for all queries relating to translation and interpretation for the Welsh language and will work closely with all our contracted translation providers. The post holder will use their highly specialist knowledge to provide a lead role in the implementation and continued development of the Trust's translation system and function, including the regular reviewing of the effectiveness of the process and outcomes. The post holder will also be responsible for identifying and implementing improvement and development measures.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

oDegree in Welsh and/or Post Graduate diploma level training in translation oExperience of working as a translator gained either in the workplace or as part of a training programme oExperience of reviewing translation work of others oWord Processing skills oExcellent reviewing and proof-reading skills oAbility to manage and plan a large workload oAbility to cope with considerable work pressure at times oGood understanding of different styles and registers in both languages oGood knowledge of Welsh language translation developments in Wales oKnowledge of 'translation memory' packages oOpen and approachable to staff oHigh levels of motivation oPositive and enthusiastic oAbility to work with staff at all levels of the organisation

Desirable

oMember of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru oExperience of leading a service oExperience of managing a large workload oAn understanding of the NHS

Essentual Criteria

Essential

oDegree in Welsh and/or Post Graduate diploma level training in translation working as a translator gained either in the workplace or as part of a training programme oExcellent reviewing and proof-reading skills oAbility to work with staff at all levels of the organisation oEnthusiasm for the Welsh language and bilingual policies

Essential Criteria

Essential

oEvidence of professional development oExperience of reviewing translation work of others oWord Processing skills oExcellent reviewing and proof-reading skills oExcellent translation skills oA confident understanding of the natural characteristics, grammar and syntax of the Welsh and English languages oExcellent interpersonal skills oGood understanding of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 and the impact of the Welsh Language Standards on the organisation oKnowledge of medical terms oKnowledge of software programme 'Cysgliad oConfident oPositive and enthusiastic oEnthusiasm for the Welsh language and bilingual policies oAbility to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Desirable

oExperience of leading a service oExperience of managing a large workload

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