Translation Project Manager

ICS-digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Birthday off work

Work abroad policy

Pension scheme

Family policies

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Team socials

Free weekly breakfasts

Job summary

ICS-digital is seeking a Translation Project Manager in Leeds to coordinate multilingual projects and support client managers across industries. You will work with a global network of freelancers and utilise CAT tools to ensure quality delivery.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, fluent in multiple languages, and comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Native-level speaker of another language and advanced level of English; or native-level English with advanced knowledge of another language.
• Degree in translation, languages or linguistics, or 2 years of PM experience with a Translation Service Provider.
• Familiar with CAT tools and their role in the translation workflow.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail in a fast-paced agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate translation projects across a wide range of sectors.
• Provide full support to Client Account Managers in all translation services.
• Coordinate a team of freelance linguists, assign content and monitor output.
• Work with CAT tools and other localisation software.

Skills

Multilingual

Time management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Degree in translation or linguistics

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

We are seeking a Translation Project Manager to join our team, with a focus on delivering high-quality language services that seamlessly align with digital strategy. This role plays a key part in our daily operations, working closely with Client Account Managers and a global network of freelance linguists.

In over 100+ languages, we take pride in connecting clients with their ideal audiences, in some of the most competitive industries. The role will suit a motivated, highly-organised person with a passion for languages and the translation industry!

The role

• Contract: Fixed term (12 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Shift pattern: Monday - Friday (10am-6pm)
• Salary: £25,000 - £27,500 (based on experience)
• Translation project management across a wide range of exciting sectors
• Providing full support to Client Account Managers in all aspects of translation services
• Coordinating a team of freelance linguistic experts, assigning content and monitoring performance/output
• Working directly with CAT tools and other localisation software

About you

• Native-level speaker of another language and advanced level of English; or native-level speaker of English and advanced speaker of another language
• Degree in translation, languages or linguistics, or 2 years of professional experience as a Project Manager with a Translation Service Provider
• Awareness, understanding and/or experience within the translation industry
• Familiar with CAT tools and their role in the translation workflow
• Excellent time management and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads in a fast-paced agency environment

What we offer

• 33 days annual leave
• Birthday off work
• Work abroad policy (up to 30 days per year)
• Competitive pension scheme (matched up to 7%)
• Industry-leading family policies
• Hybrid, flexible working
• Life assurance and private Bupa healthcare
• Regular team socials
• Free weekly breakfasts

We appreciate that employing people with a broad range of life experiences and ways of thinking adds value to our organisation. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments that will help you to perform at your best and be happy in the workplace, please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, so unfortunately IC is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

We welcome applications from anyone who has the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. This includes individuals with time-limited permission to work, such as those on Graduate or dependant visas. You do not need to have permanent residency or indefinite leave to remain to apply.