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Equalities and Welsh Language Officer (Temporary) - Partnership Services
Job description
37 Hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Communications, Marketing & Engagement team. We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Equalities and Welsh Language Officer who has a passion for ensuring compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty and Welsh Language Standards.

You will provide advice and guidance to council staff, partners, schools and elected members on all aspects of equalities and the Welsh language to inform decision-making and service improvement.

As well as supporting the development and implementation of corporate projects, policies and initiatives relating to equalities and the Welsh language, you will carry out appropriate research to support the development of key strategic documents such as the Strategic Equality Plan and Welsh Language five-year strategy taking into account relevant legislation and best practice.

You will be familiar with the Equality Act 2010, and the Public Sector Equality Duty as well as Welsh Language Standards and regulations and understand the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner.

The successful applicant for this key post will be an enthusiastic, motivated team worker who will establish effective partnerships to support the development of the council’s equality and Welsh language work to meet its statutory duties.

An ability to communicate clearly and effectively is key to this role, as is a "can-do" attitude, exceptional organisational skills, a natural ability to work to deadlines and a commitment to delivering high standards of work.

The ability to converser with customers and respond to correspondance with confidence and ease through the medium of Welsh is a requiirement for this post.

Closing Date: 15 December 2021

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