Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Branch Officer

Are you passionate about the Welsh language and want to work on its behalf? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Branch Officer to champion Welsh-medium provision at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, with the flexibility of hybrid working, this role is at the heart of our efforts to support the growth of the Welsh medium provision. You will play a key role in fostering collaboration across departments, driving exciting initiatives, and promoting the value of Welsh-medium education to staff and students alike. You will work as part of the University’s Welsh Language Unit and with colleagues across Cardiff Met that support Welsh medium education. You will also part of the Coleg Cymraeg’s national network or Branch Officers which has an officer in every University across Wales.

You’ll inspire and contribute by:

• Coordinating the development and promotion of Welsh-medium provision across the University.
• Acting as the main link between the University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, driving impactful projects and initiatives.
• Supporting Welsh-medium projects by coordinating applications, budgets, and reporting.
• Using data analysis to identify opportunities for Welsh-medium provision, supporting action plans across schools.
• Promoting Welsh-medium courses at recruitment events and leading engagement activities for students, including social events.
• Administering the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Welsh Language Skills Certificate within the University.

We welcome applications from individuals interested in a job share arrangement. If you’re looking for flexibility and would like to share this role with another professional, we encourage you to apply. Please indicate your preference for job share in your application.

What you’ll bring 

• Fluency in Welsh and English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with stakeholders at all levels.
• A creative, solution-oriented mindset and strong organisational skills to balance competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in IT and multimedia platforms, including social media.
• A good honours degree or equivalent professional qualification. 

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
• A vibrant Welsh speaking community of both staff and students that give significant opportunities to work and socialise through the medium of Welsh.

We’re excited to hear from candidates who share our passion for the Welsh language!

Contact us 

For more information about the role please contact Daniel Tiplady, Head of Welsh on dtiplady@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.   

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page. 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.