Full time, 37 hours per week
Fixed term, 12 months
Grade C: Starting salary of £30,142
Location: 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 in a hybrid way.
Welsh language: Essential
About the role
This post is the result of a new partnership between the Arts Council of Wales and the National Centre for Learning Welsh with additional funding from the Centre through the Welsh in workplace scheme. It is intended to create, maintain and co-ordinate a new 'Welsh in the Workplace' service for the arts sector.
The co-ordinator will provide opportunities for council members, staff, individual artists, organisations and arts centres to develop and grow their skills and confidence in the Welsh language by providing relevant Welsh language learning courses, co-ordinating opportunities to build confidence in their Welsh and creating Welsh language learning resources relevant to the arts field.
The co-ordinator will respond to the research recommendations of 'Welsh language development pathways within the arts' focusing on the needs of artists, organisations and arts centres in developing their Welsh language skills.
About you
Knowledge and experience of teaching Welsh will need to be used in responding to requirements within the Arts sector. Creative experience or skills will benefit the job as it will be necessary to respond creatively to challenges and create learning styles relevant to the sector.
You have an understanding of the field of learning Welsh and raising confidence in the use of Welsh, an understanding of the arts and Welsh language sectors in Wales and how they operate, experience of working with multiple partners and individuals, and the ability to inspire people to embrace the Welsh language. Please see the job description for the full detail of the role requirements.
Welsh language
We work in both English and Welsh. Fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is essential for this post.
How to apply
Please submit the Application Form and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales. If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note, video or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.
Closing date: 12:00pm (midday) Tuesday 28 June 2022
Our benefits include flexible working hours/pattern, generous holidays and a final salary pension.
The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for jobs solely on their suitability for the role.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable joining 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.