Bilingual Cardiff's remit is to take a leading role in developing a fully bilingual Cardiff where the citizens and staff of Cardiff Council can access services and support of the same standard in English and Welsh. The team is responsible for facilitating and promoting the Welsh language in Cardiff in conjunction with our partners and assists the Council in complying with its statutory duty to provide services in Welsh, which includes a full translation service.
About the job
Do you want to see the Welsh language grow and flourish in Cardiff and be part of our vision to create a truly bilingual Cardiff? If so, this may be the job for you! The Bilingual Cardiff unit at Cardiff Council is looking for a Senior Simultaneous Translator to join the team.
You will respond to a variety of simultaneous translation requests including internal meetings, councillor meetings and meetings with external stakeholders. You will also translate in various situations such as events and job interviews.
You will also be willing to assist with the work of co-ordinating simultaneous translation requests, and to do some written translation during quieter periods on the ST front.
The successful candidate is expected to have a good degree in Welsh or equivalent with significant experience as a simultaneous translator. The successful candidate is expected to be a member of the Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters or be willing to take the exam. This is a position for which the ability to speak Welsh is an essential requirement.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will have the highest quality simultaneous translation skills and assist the Head Translator with duties relating to the simultaneous translation workload and co-ordinating it. The ability to simultaneously translate from English to Welsh would also be useful.
The ability to work under pressure and finish work on time as well as the ability to work in a methodical and disciplined manner is absolutely essential to this job, as is the ability to operate and communicate in Welsh with English. Although this job is primarily simultaneous translation, you will also be an able written translator.
The role will be quite flexible depending upon the time and dates of meetings and events, so your hours and work days will vary to meet this need in a way that is convenient for you, as long as service needs are met.
Additional information
The successful applicants should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to Level 5 – Proficiency. This post is suitable for job sharing. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English ones. The interview process for the role can be done either virtually or in person. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process, please contact Ffion Gruffudd at ffgruffudd@cardiff.gov.uk. Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the important information you need to read in order to complete your application.
Job Category: Translation Services
Department: People & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
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