Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor

Government Recruitment Service; Swansea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave (+1 per year up 5

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Swansea is seeking a Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor to support the Welsh language obligations across the organisation. The role will provide professional translation and proofreading services in Welsh and English, ensuring communications are accurate and accessible to customers and stakeholders.

You will advise colleagues on bilingual service requirements, promote Welsh usage, coordinate responses to Welsh language enquiries and complaints, and work

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.
• Coordinate responses to complaints and issues relating to bilingual services.
• Coordinate internal and external activities that promote the Welsh language and bilingual services.

Skills

Welsh bilingual

Job description

Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor

Company: Government Recruitment Service
Salary: £32,027 to £32,027 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Swansea
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 30 Oct 2026
Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Can you communicate confidently in both Welsh and English, delivering high-quality translations and bilingual services?

Have you got experience translating and proofreading content with accuracy, attention to detail, and a focus on quality?

Are you ready to champion bilingual services and support Welsh language obligations across a dynamic organisation?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• 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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA:

DVLA – Home | Civil Service Careers

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.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• 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.
• Coordinate responses to complaints and issues relating to bilingual services.
• Coordinate internal and external activities that promote the Welsh language and bilingual services.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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