Welsh Translator Full Time on the ground

The main purpose of the role is to provide an effective and high quality Welsh translation service to IOPC departments, maintaining the brand tone and using a translation memory. The postholder will work within the Communications and Engagement team and will report to the Welsh Language Development Manager. The role contributes directly to the work of the IOPC to raise awareness of and confidence in the police complaints system. The majority of the work will be written translation from English to Welsh.

We’ll assess you against these Executive Officer (EO)Level behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here .

Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Strengths and Values.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete 3 Sift Questions based on the essential criteria.

If successful at application stage you will be invited to a 2 stage process. This will include completing an in-person translation assessment followed at a later date by a remotely held Success Profiles Interview.

Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place Early – Mid October

Main Responsibility

• Provide written copy of the highest standard, showing attention to detail and passion for producing excellent work.
• Translate content for and update IOPC webpages (Training will be provided on updating the website)
• Translate content and work very closely with Communications colleagues to produce creative content for IOPC social media channels.
• Offer an internal proof reading service for members of IOPC staff who work through the medium of Welsh.
• Translating video evidence and witness and police officer statements from Welsh to English

Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential skills and abilities

• Experience in written translation from English to Welsh and Welsh to English
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing your own time
• Membership of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru (Basic or Full) or willingness to work towards membership; or a degree in translation
• Experience of using a translation memory
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and change.
• Effective and clear communication in Welsh and English, orally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences and at every level
• Familiar with ICT programmes, e.g. Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel, Adobe Acrobat etc
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Can foster effective business relationships with colleagues at every level of the organisation and with external partners

We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.

The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide:

• Extra time for presentations or interview questions
• Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments
• Questions presented in writing during interviews
• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
• Civil Service maternity leave package
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Additional Information:

Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

About the Company

Be yourself:

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

• We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors.
• Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
• Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.
• Department / Directorate Strategy and Impact
• Team Policy and Public Affairs
• Location Cardiff, Birmingham, Sale or Wakefield, United Kingdom

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