About the Welsh Language Enabler
The Welsh Language Enabler is a new role, created to support the arts sector in developing actions to promote the use of Welsh in their work and develop imaginative and engaging approaches to assist both the Arts Council and key stakeholders to think and act differently in respect of the Welsh language agenda. The Welsh Language Enabler will work in partnership with the Arts Council, its staff, and its key stakeholders to connect the Welsh language development sector and the arts sector to collectively achieve our ambitions in respect of the Welsh language.
“I feel am immense privilege to be able to contribute to the creative future of Wales. By discussing and developing ideas and partnerships with artists and organisations I can immediately see how my contribution to our strategies is helping communities across the country take positive and constructive steps to transform creative public life.” Henry, Development Officer
About you
First and foremost, you’ll have knowledge and enthusiasm for the Welsh language. You will be able to think creatively and imaginatively when developing new approaches and ways of delivering change in relation to the use of the Welsh language, and you will be able to inspire people to embrace the Welsh language by being an engaging and encouraging advocate.
How to apply
Please submit expressions of interest, CV and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to HR@arts.wales
Expressions of interest can be submitted in Word or PDF, as a voice note or video. If submitting voice note or video please keep to a maximum of 10 minutes.
Your expression of interest should tell us why you are interested in this role, how you would approach the work, and what experience, knowledge or understanding you have of the essential criteria listed in ‘knowledge, experience and attributes’ section of the job description.
We work in both English and Welsh. Due to the nature of this particular role, fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) to a minimum of Level 3 is essential for this post. We can support you to develop and improve your language skills further and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh.
Closing date: 12:00pm midday, Tuesday 6 July 2021
Interviews (via video): The week of 19 July 2021
Our benefits include flexible working hours/pattern, generous holidays and a final salary pension.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable stepping into the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will also be provided during the induction period, if required.
Full time, 37 hours per week
3 year fixed term contract
Grade D: Starting salary of £37,957
Location: Usually this role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen. We are currently working from home.