Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA); Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Civil Service pension - 28.97%

25 days annual leave (+1 per year)

Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Welsh language proficiency

Translation

Proofreading

Bilingual communications

Stakeholder engagement

Jobbeschreibung

487511 Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Location: Swansea (This role is suitable for hybrid working) Salary: £32,027 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Available Positions: 1

The Welsh Language Policy team plays a vital role in supporting the organisation’s commitment to delivering high-quality bilingual services. The team provides professional translation and proofreading services in both Welsh and English, ensuring communications are accurate, consistent, and accessible to customers and stakeholders. They advise colleagues on bilingual service requirements, promote the use of Welsh across the organisation, and support compliance with Welsh language legislation and the Agency’s Welsh Language Scheme. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the team also coordinates responses to Welsh language enquiries and complaints, while leading activities that raise awareness and encourage the use of Welsh among staff and customers throughout Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the organisation’s Welsh language commitments. You will work with colleagues and stakeholders across a wide range of business areas, providing expert guidance, building positive relationships, and helping to ensure customers receive high‑quality bilingual services. The role offers a varied workload, combining advisory, compliance, customer service, and promotional responsibilities within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Top Responsibilities

• Communicate bilingually, verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate documents from Welsh to English and from English to Welsh for customers and business areas.
• Proofread own and colleagues’ translations, ensuring quality and deadlines are met.
• Provide advice and guidance on bilingual services across the organisation.
• Monitor compliance with Welsh language requirements and advise on legislative obligations.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for s