Welsh Language Facilitation Officer
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,516.00 to £38,364.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31516.00 - £38364.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Nantgarw, Saint Asaph, Swansea, CF157QZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M9043-26-0051 |
Summary
Key Areas of Responsibility Welsh Language Standards Compliance & GovernanceLead and support delivery of the Welsh Language Standards across NWSSP, ensuring robust planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting across all four standards groups. Provide specialist legislative advice, identify risks of non-compliance, and support risk mitigation with senior leaders. Strategic Planning & Performance MonitoringDevelop and support divisional action plans aligned to the IMTP, Welsh Language Standards and More Than Just Words. Maintain accountability through regular reporting, performance monitoring and continuous engagement with service leads. Advice, Guidance & Best PracticeProvide expert advice to staff at all levels, identify and share best practice across services, support Welsh Language Impact Assessments, and ensure consistent application of standards across the organisation. Training, Skills Development & Workforce SupportIncrease Welsh language skills through induction training, awareness sessions, management training, and access to Welsh language courses. Maintain course participation data, monitor attendance and retention, and support workforce planning for Welsh language skill requirements. Culture, Engagement & Promotion of WelshPromote a positive bilingual culture through internal communications, events, campaigns and activities that encourage everyday use of Welsh. Lead engagement around national Welsh language events and outreach activities. Communication, Reporting & EngagementWork closely with Communications and Engagement teams to promote good practice, maintain Welsh language intranet content, deliver surveys and reports, and provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.