Welsh Language Policy Translator & Advisor

Reference number: 487511
Salary: £32,027. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share or Part-time
Location: Swansea

Can you communicate confidently in both Welsh and English, delivering high-quality translations and bilingual services?

Have you got experience translating and proofreading content with accuracy, attention to detail, and a focus on quality?

Are you ready to champion bilingual services and support Welsh language obligations across a dynamic organisation?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here:  https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/contribution-rates/
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it’s like working at DVLA: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/dvla-home/

Job description

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.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

1. Communicate bilingually, verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Translate documents from Welsh to English and from English to Welsh for customers and business areas.
3. Proofread own and colleagues’ translations, ensuring quality and deadlines are met.
4. Provide advice and guidance on bilingual services across the organisation.
5. Monitor compliance with Welsh language requirements and advise on legislative obligations.
6. Coordinate responses to complaints and issues relating to bilingual services.
7. Coordinate internal and external activities that promote the Welsh language and bilingual services.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

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

1. Experience communicating confidently in both Welsh and English, verbally and in writing.
2. Experience translating and proofreading Welsh and English content with a high level of accuracy.
3. Experience building effective relationships and providing advice to colleagues, customers, or stakeholders.
4. 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.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.

Qualifications

Welsh language degree / studied academic course through medium of Welsh / recognised qualification in Welsh translation or willingness to work towards that AND strong Welsh language background, both socially and formally.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.

Languages

You must be a fluent Welsh speaker to undertake this role. Your CV & Personal Statement must be submitted entirely in Welsh.

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £32,027, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £9,278 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides:https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here: https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/contribution-rates/
• 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/dft-home/dft-pay-and-reward/

Closing date: 11:55pm on Sunday 29 November 2026.