Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor

487511 Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 29th November 2026

📍 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 staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Experience communicating confidently in both Welsh and English, verbally and in writing.
Experience translating and proofreading Welsh and English content with a high level of accuracy.
Experience building effective relationships and providing advice to colleagues, customers, or stakeholders.
Experience managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality standards.

Additional Information

Please note that both your CV and Personal Statement must be submitted in Welsh in their entirety. Any applications received not entirely submitted in Welsh are unable to be considered.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4A8y9SN

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 29^th November 2026