Welsh Language Standards & Outreach Lead

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is recruiting a Welsh language officer to join the Cymraeg team. You will promote the Council’s Welsh language services and act as an ambassador for Welsh language and culture.

The role leads with the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Office to address breaches and ensures obligations are met. You will work with a range of stakeholders to meet Welsh-language targets and require excellent spoken and written Welsh, plus strong communication across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written Welsh language skills.
• Strong communication across diverse audiences.
• Experience engaging with public sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Promote and market the Council’s Welsh language services.
• Act as an ambassador for Welsh language and culture.
• Lead for the Council with the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Office.
• Ensure breaches of Welsh Language Standards are addressed appropriately.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet Welsh-language obligations and targets.

Skills

Welsh language

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy compliance

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is recruiting a Welsh language officer to join the Cymraeg team. You will promote the Council’s Welsh language services and act as an ambassador for Welsh language and culture.

The role leads with the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Office to address breaches and ensures obligations are met. You will work with a range of stakeholders to meet Welsh-language targets and require excellent spoken and written Welsh, plus strong communication across diverse audiences.