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About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3552
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
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Location:
Carmarthenshire
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Grade:
Grade J
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Salary:
£42,839 - £47,181
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£22.20 - £24.46
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Contract Hours
37hrs
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Come and join our team
Carmarthenshire County Council
Welsh in Education Service
Required by 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
Operational Officer – Welsh Language Promotion, Partnerships & Siarter Iaith
Grade: Grade J
Full Time, Permanent Contract
An Exciting Opportunity to Support the Development of Welsh in Education
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the Welsh language in education and communities across Carmarthenshire. If you are passionate about promoting Welsh, building strong partnerships and supporting positive change, this could be the perfect role for you.
Can you inspire schools and communities to increase their use of Welsh?
Can you lead strategic programmes that make a real difference to learners?
Are you confident working with a wide range of stakeholders at local, regional and national levels?
The vision of the Welsh in Education Service is: Empowering every learner to become a confident and proud Welsh speaker.
Our core values describe the principles that guide us, shape our behaviour and define who we are as a team and service:
Welshness – Creativity – Equality – Perseverance
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious, professional and dedicated Operational Officer to lead and develop the work of promoting Welsh‑medium education and ensuring the effective implementation of the Siarter Iaith and Cymraeg Campus (Welsh Language Charter) frameworks across the county.
The postholder will:
Develop and strengthen multi‑agency partnerships to secure sustainable progress in promoting Welsh‑medium education and Welsh‑medium experiences
Lead the implementation of the Siarter Iaith and Cymraeg Campus, including planning, promotion, professional learning, sharing practice and award validation
Design and deliver targeted programmes to promote Welsh‑medium education and Welsh language experiences in schools and communities
Coordinate relevant budgets and ensure effective use of resources
Produce evidence‑based impact reports for senior officers, elected members and Welsh Government
Support the implementation of the Corporate Welsh Language Promotion Strategy
Promote the use and development of Welsh among staff within the Education and Leisure Department
Work with early years, health and post‑16 providers to strengthen Welsh‑medium pathways
Chair and lead the Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP) Outcome 5 Drive Team, ensuring strong governance and clear accountability
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an individual with:
A strong understanding of the Siarter Iaith, Cymraeg Campus and Welsh‑medium education
Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills
Experience of leading projects, partnerships and language initiatives
Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions
Experience of producing reports, facilitating meetings and delivering training
Excellent bilingual skills (Welsh and English – Level 5)
What We Can Offer
The opportunity to lead work that shapes the future of Welsh‑medium education in a large local authority
A supportive, ambitious and collaborative working environment
Excellent professional development opportunities
Valuable experience of working at system level within a local authority
A culture that values staff wellbeing, equality and collaboration
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are innovative, professional and passionate about promoting the Welsh language, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For an informal conversation, you are warmly invited to contact: Chris Newcombe –
[email protected]
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Job Description:
Proffil Swydd - Swyddog Gweithredol Hybu Hyrwyddo Partneriaethau a Siarter Iaith.pdf – 280KB Opens in a new window
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
23/07/2026, 12:00
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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