Welsh Translator

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. 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 pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

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.

Must-Haves:

• Language Skills: Excellent oral and written skills in both Welsh and English, with the ability to speak Welsh being essential for this role.
• Education & Qualifications: A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in an appropriate subject, plus a relevant professional qualification (or a willingness to work towards one).
• Experience: Proven experience in translation work and working within the education sector or another relevant specialist field.
• Technical Competence: Well-developed ICT skills, including experience with translation and workspace software such as Wordfast, WPML, and Google Drive.
• Key Skills: Ability to handle deadline-driven environments (translating at least 2,000 words per day), prioritise your own workload, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Core Values: A demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity, alongside a drive to promote and embed Welsh language and culture.

Flexibility & Adjustments:

• 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.

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.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer. We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council. 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. Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits:

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave