Community Development Officer
10/12/24
Job Title: Welsh language Community Development Officer
Location: Menter Iaith Casnewydd, Unit 2, Newport Market, Newport, NP20 1DD
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,500
Holidays: 24 days' leave on top of statutory Bank Holidays
Menter Iaith Casnewydd is a not-for-profit charity and community company that exists to promote and facilitate the use of Welsh in the City and County of Newport.
The work of Menter Iaith Casnewydd's Community Development Officer is to create and facilitate opportunities for the use of Welsh by developing, implementing and supporting a programme of activities and events (varied and comprehensive) based on community consultation.
The ideal person will be able to identify opportunities to promote the use of Welsh and be full of ideas to develop existing provision and initiate entirely new activities. We are looking for a friendly, energetic and enthusiastic person who is expected to have an understanding of, and interest in the Welsh language and issues relating to Wales.
You will work as part of a team to support the core and wider work of Menter Iaith Casnewydd but also independently, with the freedom o largely manage your own work (within parameters).
You will be able to communicate confidently (both in Welsh and in English, verbally and in writing) with a variety of people, both in person and using social media. You are expected to be eager for new experiences and to acquire a wide range of new skills.
Advantages of working for Menter Iaith Casnewydd
An opportunity to work in Welsh for a charity and company that is part of a network of national partnerships.
Working from an office located in Newport Market, in the heart of the city centre.
Significant freedom to plan your own work based on your interests, experiences, skills and aspirations.
A wide range of work and experiences and the training to build the new skills you need to get the job done.
Menter Iaith Casnewydd is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity and recognises the benefits of Attracting, recruiting, and retaining a diverse workforce.
How to apply: contact dafydd@mentercasnewydd.cymru
to apply, submit the application form (below) to the email address above by midnight on 09/01/25