Localisation Associate (Japanese) - Relocation Opportunity to Athens, Greece

PEOPLECERT; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading education technology firm is seeking a Localisation Associate to manage the translation of Business and IT products from English into Japanese. The role involves overseeing translation projects, coordinating with freelancers, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will be fluent in Japanese and English, possess strong project management skills, and have experience in a translation environment. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.

Servicios

Competitive remuneration package

Work in an international atmosphere

Two free certification vouchers per year

Complimentary coffee and tea

Huge learning experience

Constant personal and professional development

Relocation package

Formación

• Native or equivalent fluency in Japanese and English.
• Experience in managing translation or localisation projects.
• Use of CAT tools and TMS.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end translation of Business and IT products.
• Oversee translation projects with high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate with freelancers and stakeholders.
• Optimize workflows for accuracy.

Conocimientos

Fluent in Japanese

Fluent in English

Project management

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Educación

Academic background in Translation Studies

Herramientas

CAT tools

Machine Translation (MT)

TMS (XTM experience)

MS Office

InDesign

Descripción del empleo

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with a presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now! 📥

PeopleCert is looking for a Localisation Associate who will be willing to relocate to Athens, Greece.

PeopleCert is hiring a Localisation Associate to manage the end-to-end translation of Business and IT products from English into Japanese. This includes assets such as official books, exams, and training materials.

You’ll oversee translation projects, ensuring high-quality consistent deliverables by coordinating with freelancers, Language Service Providers (LSPs), and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Your responsibilities will include translating, editing, proofreading, onboarding external partners, and optimizing workflows for accuracy and efficiency.

Working closely with the Localisation Lead, Enterprise Project Manager, and internal teams, you'll ensure seamless project execution while serving as the main point of contact for feedback and issue resolution.

What we look for

• Native or equivalent fluency in Japanese and English (LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would also be a plus), with strong translation skills from English into Japanese.
• Experience working in a Language Service Provider (LSP) environment or a translation function, with a focus on managing translation or localisation projects from English into Japanese. Experience in the professional education sector is preferred.
• Academic background in Translation Studies is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting time and budget requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Use CAT tools, Machine Translation (MT), and TMS (experience with XTM is advantageous).
• Experience in handling various file formats (MS Office, InDesign, etc.) with a solid understanding of file engineering within the context of localisation. ECDL Advanced level certification is desirable.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and organisational skills, with the ability to build successful relationships with external suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating closely with relevant stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package 💲
• Work in an international, dynamic, and fun atmosphere 💯
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees 🎓
• Complimentary coffee and tea in all our premises ☕
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and a global environment 📈
• Constant personal and professional development 🥇
• Relocation package

If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world-leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organisations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardised exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realise their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, and Integrity are the core values that guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.