Welsh Development Manager (Temporary Secondment)

This is an exciting opportunity to provide maternity cover for the Welsh Development Manager role and play a leading part in shaping and delivering ACT's Welsh Language Strategy across the ACT Network.

At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for a colleague who demonstrates Respect, communicates with Openness & Honesty, and is passionate about promoting Welsh language and culture across the organisation. You will bring Innovation & Creativity to the development of Welsh initiatives, Motivation & Empowerment to inspire others to engage with the Welsh language, and Clarity when communicating, planning and delivering strategic objectives.

Working within the Quality Team, you will lead and coordinate Welsh language activities across ACT, supporting continuous improvement, organisational compliance and the achievement of Welsh Government priorities. You will work closely with colleagues, managers, practitioners and external stakeholders to strengthen Welsh language provision, develop staff confidence and skills, and promote Welsh culture throughout the learner and employee experience.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their leadership, project management and strategic planning experience while making a significant contribution to ACT's Welsh language journey.

What You'll Do

• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of ACT's Welsh Language Strategy and related improvement plans

• Promote Welsh language and culture across ACT through innovative initiatives, events and engagement activities

• Support managers, practitioners and partner organisations to embed Welsh language opportunities throughout the learner journey

• Coordinate Welsh language development activities across the ACT Network and partner providers

• Monitor performance against Welsh language targets, analysing data and producing reports to support continuous improvement

• Manage Welsh language budgets and oversee translation processes and bilingual resource development

• Build and maintain positive relationships with external organisations including Welsh Government, Estyn, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and the National Centre for Learning Welsh

• Support staff development and engagement through Welsh language learning opportunities and awareness activities

• Act as ACT's key point of contact for Welsh language matters, FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement - values that lie at the heart of everything we do at ACT. From our interactions with staff to our engagement with learners, these principles guide our approach, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Downloads

• Job Advert JD & PS Welsh Development Manager Secondment (1)

Experience of working in a Welsh development role within education Experience of data analysis and producing reports to communicate findings Experience in preparation of education Self-Assessment Reports and Quality Development Plans Experience of developing, implementing and managing Welsh development activities, to include planning and outcome monitoring to support continuous improvement Experience of working across teams and departments with a flexible approach to work and a proven track record in diplomacy and negotiation

Qualifications & Knowledge

Degree or equivalent Knowledge of the uses of data analysis to inform continuous improvement Knowledge of the legislative landscape around the use of Welsh in the workplace Fluent Welsh speaker Excellent IT skills with programmes such as Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

Skills & Attributes

Creative and passionate for Welsh language and culture Proven track record of meeting targets Enthusiastic about improving the quality of Welsh provision

Personal Qualities

Demonstrate ACT's Behaviour Framework: Self-organised & motivated

Pulled from the full job description

• Pay rise
• Company pension

 

Full job description

Ocean Park House, Cardiff 37 hours Temp £40,596 rising to £44,163 06/07/26

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

INTERNAL ONLY

Please note: As this opportunity is being offered as an internal secondment, the successful candidate will remain in their substantive role whilst undertaking the Welsh Development Manager position. Salary will be apportioned according to the hours worked in each role, with Welsh Development Manager hours paid at Grade 10 and remaining hours paid at the salary applicable to the employee's substantive post., Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What you get in return:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
• E-learning platform available to all staff.
• Annual salary increases
• Staff counselling sessions
• Mental Health First Aider
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Bi-annual performance reviews
• Staff Council
• Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
• Team building days
• Volunteering days
• Staff celebration days
• Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive. FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT's philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.