Language Policy Officer - Aberaeron, United Kingdom - Ceredigion County Council

Ceredigion County Council

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Aberaeron, United Kingdom

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Language Policy Officer:

Closing date: 10/09/2023

Reference:
REQ104873

37 hours / Permanent

38, ,478

Penmorfa, Aberaeron
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About the role:We are looking to recruit a Welsh Language Policy Officer to join our Democratic Services team on a full-time, permanent basis.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for providing effective guidance, support and advice to all Council services on strategic and policy requirements relating to the Welsh, and dealing any complaints received.

You will also be responsible for developing and coordinating plans to promote and raise awareness of the Welsh language internally, and with partners across the County to promote the Welsh language more widely by coordinating the "Dyfodol Dwyieithog" group.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to lead on this work, incorporating innovative and creative approaches, with the ability to influence and inspire others to join in the journey.

This post is based in Penmorfa, Aberaeron with the option to work partly from home.

Ceredigion is one of the strongholds of the Welsh language in Wales, and this is an opportunity for an individual to lead and collaborate with other enthusiastic partners to ensure compliance and to further promoting the Welsh language in our county.

Job Description and Person Specification

What we offer:

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work:

Democratic ServicesWe play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decisionmaking process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation and the Welsh Language policy officer

Our key functions include:
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Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking.
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Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Regulatory Committees.
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Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register.
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Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages.
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Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation.
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Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery.