Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join the Welsh language unit of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The Welsh Language Officer will, as part of the Welsh Language Unit, ensure that the Health Board delivers the best possible care the population we serve.
The successful candidate will be responsible as part of the larger team in ensuring that policies, procedures and support is in place to allow our staff to conform to the Welsh Language Standards and the targets of Welsh Governments More Than Just Words targets.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral in ensuring that the Health Board delivers its statutory legal requirements in relation to the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. The post holder will provide strategic direction, leadership and specialist advice to all divisions and departments across the Health Board in order to facilitate and strengthen the provision of bilingual healthcare services to patients and service users.
The post holder will be a member of the Welsh Language Strategic Group, supporting the strategic framework for implementation of the Welsh Language Standards and provide expertise in ensuring that the workforce is able to accommodate the demands of the Clinical Futures Strategy and on-going efficiency and effectiveness initiatives.
The post holder will work closely with workforce colleagues and all Divisions within the Health Board to comply with the Welsh Language Standards
The post holder will evaluate, analyse and contribute to progress reports for the Executive Board, the Welsh Language Commissioner, and the Welsh Assembly Government’s Welsh Language Unit. The post holder will also prepare reports independently within specific areas of work of the unit. These reports will be for both internal committees and key stakeholders, including Welsh Government and the Welsh language Commissioner.
The post holder will work autonomously and on own initiative and will report to the Head of Welsh Language Unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply online now” to view in Trac.
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This advert is for Welsh Language Officer with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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