Bilingual Welsh Policy Translator & Advisor (Hybrid)

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA); Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension - 28.97%

25 days annual leave (+1 per year)

Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is seeking a Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor in Swansea. The role combines translation, proofreading, advisory duties, and compliance monitoring to support the agency’s Welsh language commitments.

The position offers flexible working arrangements within a hybrid model and a clear path to promote bilingual services across the organisation. The successful candidate will translate documents, advise on bilingual service requirements, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Welsh language proficiency required for translation and advisory work.
• Experience in translating Welsh to English and vice versa.
• Ability to proofread translations to ensure accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents Welsh ↔ English for customers and business areas.
• Provide bilingual advisory guidance across the organisation.
• Proofread own and others’ translations to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Advise colleagues on bilingual services and legislative obligations.
• Monitor compliance with Welsh language requirements and support relevant legislation.

Skills

Welsh language proficiency

Translation

Proofreading

Bilingual communications

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is seeking a Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor in Swansea. The role combines translation, proofreading, advisory duties, and compliance monitoring to support the agency’s Welsh language commitments.

The position offers flexible working arrangements within a hybrid model and a clear path to promote bilingual services across the organisation. The successful candidate will translate documents, advise on bilingual service requirements, and help ensure