Translation Project Manager (RU-speaking)

ICS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Russian-speaking Translation Project Manager. This full-time role focuses on overseeing translation projects across various sectors and supporting Client Account Managers. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, business-level Russian, and familiarity with CAT tools. The position offers several benefits, including 33 paid holidays and a competitive pension scheme, along with the opportunity for hybrid working.

Benefits

33 paid holidays per year

Birthdays off work

Work abroad policy

Competitive pension scheme

Industry-leading family policies

Life assurance and private healthcare

Regular team socials

Free weekly breakfasts

Qualifications

• Business-level command of Russian is essential.
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Familiar with CAT tools and their role in translation workflow.

Responsibilities

• Translation project management across diverse sectors.
• Support Client Account Managers in translation services.
• Coordinate freelance linguistic experts and monitor performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication in Russian

Attention to detail

Time management

Knowledge of CAT tools

Tools

CAT tools

Localisation software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Russian-speaking, Translation Project Manager, with an aim to provide a superior level of language services which are fully integrated with digital strategy. This role is integral to the day-to-day operation of our language services, liaising closely with Client Account Managers and freelance professionals across the globe.

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!

Business-level command of Russian is essential in this role.

Role

• Fixed-term contract (10 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Shift pattern: Monday to Friday with potential for weekend-working, typically including one weekend day (e.g. Tuesday-Saturday) - rota-basis (approx. 1 in 5 weekends).
• Salary: £24,000 - £27,500 FTE (depending 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

Requirements

• Native-level Russian and advanced level of English; or native-level speaker of English and business level of Russian
• Experience in project management and coordination
• 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

Benefits

• 33 paid holidays per year (pro-rata based on contract length)
• Birthdays off work
• Work abroad policy (up to 30 days per year)
• Competitive pension scheme (matched up to 7%)
• Industry-leading family policies
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance and private Bupa healthcare
• Regular team socials
• Free weekly breakfasts