Qualifications Wales

Qualifications Wales Translator

Job Description

Job title: Translator

Employer: Qualifications Wales

Location: Q2, Imperial Park, Newport NP10 8AR

Fixed Term for up to two years on a part time basis, preferably 20 Contract: hours over five working days.

Salary and Band 2 - £23,400 - £26,400 per annum (pro rata for agreed Benefits: hours)

In addition to salary, we offer 30 days annual leave pro rata (in addition to public holidays and up to three days office closure at Christmas), flexible working arrangements and membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Hours of work: 20

Department: Finance and Corporate Services Directorate

Reporting to: Publishing and Editing Manager

12 noon, 13 November 2017 Closing date for applications: (Interviews held 23/24 November 2017)

Contact: [email protected]

1 Qualifications Wales Translator

Background

Qualifications Wales has been created as a Welsh Government Sponsored Body and is an independent regulator of qualifications and the qualification system in Wales. The new body is responsible for ensuring that qualifications and the qualifications system are effective in meeting the reasonable needs of learners in Wales, and for promoting public confidence in these.

Qualifications Wales has a publicly appointed Chair and Board who is accountable for the fulfilment of Qualifications Wales’ statutory functions and of its obligations to Welsh Government as a Welsh Government Sponsored Body. The Board agree the strategic direction and governance of the organisation and the Executive Team (comprising the Chief Executive and the three Executive Directors) are responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic and operational plans.

Job Purpose

The Translator will primarily provide a written translation service for Qualifications Wales but will also assist in spoken and aural translation when required to support our commitment to delivering in both Welsh and English languages.

As a regulator, some of our language may be technical or include complex concepts, the Translator will ensure that the language is accurate and delivered in an appropriate tone of voice for the relevant audience.

Main duties  Translating Qualifications Wales documents from English to Welsh. These will include policy documents, letters, press releases, newsletters, etc.

 Translating external documents such as letters, press reports, etc. from Welsh to English.

 Providing advice to all colleagues on the correct use of Welsh.

 Maintaining a complete record of translation requests made by Qualifications Wales staff.

 Liaising with an external translation company, when appropriate, and completing purchase orders.

 Proof-read copy prepared by any external translation company.

 Engage and brief simultaneous translators for Qualifications Wales meetings.

 Help to create and maintain the Qualifications Wales style guide and maintain a list of Welsh terms.

 Translate confidential documents (which may be in relation to HR issues) and sensitive statistical information

 Ensure a high standard of Welsh in all Qualifications Wales printed and online material, including booklets, leaflets, posters, the website, social media and videos.

 Work with colleagues within the organisation to support the application of the Welsh Language Standards and to aid the development of employee’s Welsh language skills.

 Work flexibly, performing any other duties as required, where relevant to the post and appropriate to the grade.

Person specification

Essential Desirable Good general level of education as A member of the Qualifications evidenced by qualifications – especially Association of those demonstrating a high level of literacy Welsh Translators and numeracy. and Interpreters Role relevant qualification (where this is not held the successful candidate would be supported to obtain membership  Professional translation experience, Experience of Experience written and verbal. working within the  Managing work and taking decisions public based on presentation of material in sector/Education context and an appropriate format would be an advantage.

 Fluency in Welsh and English, both Knowledge and Knowledge written and verbal skills. understanding of the education landscape and educational terms would be an advantage.

Awareness and understanding of the Welsh public sector.

Knowledge of Déjà vu translation software  Attention to detail and the ability to Ability to Skills ensure a high standard of work (in communicate/work particular written work), accurate proof through the reading skills. medium of Welsh

 Able to express corporate ‘tone of voice’ in the Welsh medium  Good communicator able to inform and influence at all levels and engage with a range of stakeholders.  Able to work independently or in the context of a team.  Ability to remain current, continually learn and share good practice.  Ability to plan, prioritise and work flexibly to meet changing demands.  Able to take responsibility for own work and to work effectively under pressure.