Translation Project Manager (Russian-speaking)

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

Job summary

A thriving company is seeking a Russian-speaking Translation Project Manager to enhance language services integrated with digital strategies. This role involves project management, supporting account managers, and liaising with linguists, which is essential to the company's operations.

Benefits

33 paid holidays per year

Birthdays off work

Work abroad policy (up to 30 days per year)

Competitive pension scheme (matched up to 7%)

Industry-leading family policies

Life assurance and private Bupa healthcare

Regular team socials

Free breakfasts on Monday and Wednesday

Qualifications

• Native-level Russian and advanced English or vice versa.
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Familiar with CAT tools and the translation workflow.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate translation projects across various sectors.
• Support Client Account Managers in translation services.
• Assign content and monitor performance of freelance linguists.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

CAT tools

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!

Role

• Permanent, 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) - to be agreed in advance
• Hybrid-working: minimum requirement of 1 day per week in the office
• Salary: £24,000 - £27,500 (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 advanced 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
• 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 breakfasts on a Monday and Wednesday!