We are recruiting an Equalities and Welsh Language Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
    
Working hours:  37
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months
    
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.
    
We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 – £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
      
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for a passionate and driven Equalities and Welsh Language Officer to join our Equalities and Welsh Language Team, and help shape a more inclusive, fair and equitable future for our communities.
     
This is a key corporate role supporting the Council to meet its statutory duties and Welsh Government commitments in relation to equality, diversity, inclusion and the Welsh language.
      
You will play a leading role in driving forward the Council’s response to the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, working across services to embed inclusive practice, influence decision-making, and deliver real, measurable change.
      
The role offers a unique opportunity to work at a strategic level while also delivering practical initiatives that improve outcomes for residents and staff.
     
This is an exciting time to join Caerphilly County Borough Council. You will be at the heart of shaping our approach to equalities and inclusion, helping to create lasting cultural change across the organisation and beyond.
      
If you are committed to making a difference and have the skills to drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
     
For the role, we ask that you:

• Hold a relevant Level 6 (Degree) qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
• Are a fluent Welsh speaker
• Have knowledge of equality and Welsh language legislation with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively to inform organisational strategy and service delivery. Are able and committed to attend meetings, seminars outside normal working hours.
• Experience of contributing to strategic programmes or action plans.
       

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
     
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list via the Apply button.
    
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anwen Cullinane on 01443 864404 / Geraint Ashton on 01443 864353 or email equalities@caerphilly.gov.uk
    
Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
       
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.  Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
      
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
        
Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.
         
The ability to speak Welsh is regarded as essential to the undertaking of this post. Thus, the position is advertised in line with the provisions of Section 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976.