Translation Project Coordinator

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established translation agency as a Translation Project Coordinator – with Level 6 Project Management Apprenticeship

Web-Translations specialises in website localisation and translation of marketing collateral.

Working with a network of freelance translators, Web-Translations is committed to providing international online solutions to clients around the world looking to sell in foreign markets.

With 20 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with clients and industry partners.

Who We Are Looking For

Web-Translations is looking to recruit a Project Coordinator to work within our small, dynamic translation company on a remote-working basis.

The Project Coordinator will deliver high-quality, fast-turnaround translations to our growing client base. This involves day-to-day organisation of projects and ongoing liaison with clients, translators and developers.

As the successful candidate, you will need to be a proactive member of the team, relish a challenging and fast-paced environment and actively contribute to the success of the business.

The role offers good career progression opportunities, with the chance to become account manager for our clients, many of which are household names. There will also be annual pay reviews, and on-the-job training is provided.

Main Duties

• End-to-end management of multiple multi-lingual projects
• Evaluation of resources and cost planning within the set margin limits
• Preparation of quotations and proposals that meet both client expectations and company margin targets
• Find suitable translators, of a good standard of skill, capable of delivering to tight deadlines
• Ensure that projects are prepared adequately so that translators are able to do a stellar job
• Use Trados translation software for translation management and QA
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date project records
• Raise purchase orders for suppliers, and invoices for clients
• Coordinate translation projects among translators, developers and designers
• Effective client relationship building
• Write timely and engaging social media content for Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook and our blog

Required Skills

• Experience in working with the Trados CAT tool
• Fluent in English and one other language
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Creative problem solver
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Excellent PC literacy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Loyal and hard working
• Motivated team player
• Tenacious with a good eye for detail

Desirable Skills

• Experience preferred of using WordPress or another CMS
• Basic HTML skills would be an added bonus
• Knowledge of other CAT tools such as MemoQ

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, a fast learner and passionate about providing great customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Educated to degree level – preferably in a Language (any) or Translation
• MA in Translation (preferred)

We Can Offer You

Training Programme

A full 2-week induction begins your 3-month supported training programme, where you’ll get a thorough grounding in all aspects of the business and benefit from the experience of our talented team.

This role is available with a level 6 apprenticeship qualification. For more information, please take a look at this link Project Management (Integrated Degree). The degree gained is worth up to £22,000, with a choice of 19 training providers.

You will have an extensive toolkit and a line manager to help you achieve at the highest level.

Hours: Flexible (est 25-35 hrs/week to suit)

Location: 100% remote working; Yorkshire-based is preferable but not essential

Salary: £15,000 – £20,000 per annum

To Apply

To apply for this vacancy, you can either:

• Email your CV with a covering email telling us why you’re the one we’re looking for to Lauren Hill at recruitment@web-translations.com
• Apply for the apprenticeship role via the following link: Translation Projects Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk)

Deadline for applications: 9am on 7th March 2024

You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

No Agencies Please.