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September 11, 2024
Welsh Parliament
Cardiff
OTHER & PART TIME
Editor in the Translation and Reporting Service – Part-time
Details
Reference number
369462
Salary
£35,139 - £42,634
£35,159 - £42,634 (Management Band 2 - HEO) plus a recruitment and retention allowance (£3899.66). Pro rata.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
WP - Translation and Reporting Service (TRS)
Type of role
Other
Working pattern
Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
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About the job
Benefits
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Location
Cardiff
About the job
Job summary
The Record of Proceedings is a vital service in enabling the Senedd to realise its ambition of being an open and transparent organisation, and to ensure that the people of Wales, politicians and journalists can follow the discussions of the Senedd during its various committee and Plenary meetings.
The Record team is part of the Translation and Reporting Service, which is vital in ensuring that the Senedd can operate as a truly bilingual institution by facilitating the use of both official languages.
This is an exciting role that will put you at the heart of Welsh politics. You will edit transcripts of Senedd meetings that will then be published online to be read by Commission staff, Senedd Members, their staff and the public at a fascinating time in the history of Welsh democracy. You will have excellent language skills in both Welsh and English and you will need to develop strong working relationships with colleagues within the service area and beyond.
This is an exciting time to work in the home of Welsh democracy within the Senedd’s Communications and Engagement Directorate.
The Record team is part of the Translation and Reporting Service, which is vital in ensuring that the Senedd can operate as a truly bilingual institution by facilitating the use of both official languages.
This is an exciting role that will put you at the heart of Welsh politics. You will edit transcripts of Senedd meetings that will then be published online to be read by Commission staff, Senedd Members, their staff and the public at a fascinating time in the history of Welsh democracy. You will have excellent language skills in both Welsh and English and you will need to develop strong working relationships with colleagues within the service area and beyond.
This is an exciting time to work in the home of Welsh democracy within the Senedd’s Communications and Engagement Directorate.
Job description
Key tasks:
- transcribing and editing Senedd proceedings;
- working independently and as a member of a team to produce work to a high standard within tight deadlines;
- receiving guidance and advice from managers and undertaking any reasonable tasks as required;
- using the service area’s information technology systems and mastering relevant software.
Person specification
- Extensive experience as a text editor or translator;
- Excellent oral and written Welsh and English;
- IT skills including the ability to use and master the relevant software;
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team to produce high-quality work within tight deadlines;
- A degree or equivalent qualification in any subject.
- Listening: Understand all spoken Welsh, including complex discussions (Level 5)
- Speaking: Able to speak at length about complex issues, present arguments and lead discussions even on unfamiliar topics (Level 5)
- Reading: Understand all types of texts. (Level 5)
- Writing: Able to write fluently, correctly and precisely, adapting style according to the audience. (Level 5)
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £35,139, Welsh Parliament contributes £10,179 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Candidates are required to complete an application form through our recruitment portal addressing the job specific and desirable criteria.
Closing Date for applications: 23:59 25 September 2024
Your application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date.
You will be updated on your progress via the email address you first register with. Please check your Junk Mail and Spam folders to make sure you don’t miss any future correspondence.
Interviews will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams on: 21 October 2024
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Closing Date for applications: 23:59 25 September 2024
Your application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date.
You will be updated on your progress via the email address you first register with. Please check your Junk Mail and Spam folders to make sure you don’t miss any future correspondence.
Interviews will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams on: 21 October 2024
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
Meinir Gooch, Managing Editor
Email :
jobs@senedd.wales
Telephone :
0300 200 6397
Email :
jobs@senedd.wales
Further information
https://senedd.wales/commission/work-for-the-senedd-commission/
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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