Welsh Language Development Lead (12-Month Contract)

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People in Cardiff is seeking a Welsh Development Manager for a 12-month maternity cover, 22 hours per week. The role focuses on leading Welsh language strategy across a large education network and promoting Welsh language and culture among staff and learners.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Welsh, have a degree, and proven experience in Welsh development within education or training. Strong data skills and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Degree qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in a Welsh development role within education or training.
• Experience developing Welsh language initiatives and strategies.
• Strong understanding of Welsh language legislation and the Welsh education landscape.
• Experience analysing data and producing reports to support quality improvement.
• Knowledge of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and Quality Development Plans (QDPs).
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Welsh Language Strategy and Welsh Language Policy objectives.
• Promote the development of Welsh language skills and Welsh culture across the organisation.
• Coordinate Welsh language activities and initiatives with staff, learners and partner providers.
• Deliver training, support and guidance to colleagues on embedding Welsh throughout the learner journey.
• Develop innovative projects and engagement activities to encourage the use of Welsh.
• Monitor Welsh language performance, analyse data and report on progress against key targets and KPIs.
• Manage translation requests and support the development of bilingual resources.
• Collaborate with external organisations including Welsh Government, Estyn, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and the National Centre for Learning Welsh.
• Contribute to Self-Assessment Reports, Quality Development Plans and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Welsh language promotion

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Policy implementation

Report writing

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Aspire People in Cardiff is seeking a Welsh Development Manager for a 12-month maternity cover, 22 hours per week. The role focuses on leading Welsh language strategy across a large education network and promoting Welsh language and culture among staff and learners.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Welsh, have a degree, and proven experience in Welsh development within education or training. Strong data skills and stakeholder engagement are essential.