Welsh Translator

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our supportive team at Coleg Cambria. In this role, you will use your exceptional communication skills and expertise in the Welsh language to provide a high-quality translation service, helping us meet Welsh Language Standards and promote bilingualism across our college community.

• Translation & Proofreading:
  Provide translation, proofreading, editing, and checking services for corporate materials, marketing, teaching resources, graphic designs, transcriptions, and video content.
• Staff Guidance & Support:
  Advise staff on grammar, terminology, and translation issues, creating topic‑specific glossaries to ensure consistency across the college.
• Academic Support:
  Translate student work and offer constructive feedback to tutors.
• Interpretation & Audit:
  Assist in providing interpretation services as required and help conduct bi‑annual audits of the college website.
• Standards & Representation:
  Assist with and advise on obligations under the Welsh Language Standards, and represent Coleg Cambria at external events as appropriate., Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

• Excellent oral and written skills in both Welsh and English, with the ability to speak Welsh being essential for this role.

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in an appropriate subject, plus a relevant professional qualification (or a willingness to work towards one).

• Proven experience in translation work and working within the education sector or another relevant specialist field.

• Well‑developed ICT skills, including experience with translation and workspace software such as Wordfast, WPML, and Google Drive.

• Ability to handle deadline‑driven environments (translating at least 2,000 words per day), prioritise your own workload, and collaborate effectively within a team.

• A demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity, alongside a drive to promote and embed Welsh language and culture.

• Working Options:
  We offer flexible working arrangements and welcome discussions around part‑time or job‑share options.
• Interview Accommodations:
  Please let us know if you require any adjustments or digital accommodations during the interview process.
• Language Choice:
  We are committed to promoting the Welsh language, and applications submitted in Welsh are highly welcomed.

Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great…