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Language Connect - German, French or Italian Speaking Translation Project Manager

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom, SE1 3UZ
Salary: £23-25k plus highly attractive benefits package plus bonus
Languages: French, German, Italian

Advertiser Details

  • Name:
    Language Connect
  • Posted:
    29-08-2012
  • Code:
    PM_0812
Language Connect is a dynamic, technology-oriented language services agency headquartered in London’s fashionable Bermondsey Street area. Since its beginning in 2003, the company has grown consistently and expanded internationally to Germany, Australia and the US. Over the last 12 months, Language Connect has achieved record-breaking turnover growth of 105%.

An exciting new opportunity has developed to join our dynamic, young translation team as a Project Manager. We're looking for ambitious candidates with exceptional language skills, strong attention to detail and excellent people skills.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the production of language services for a number of allocated clients in accordance with our ISO-accredited quality management system.

Minimum requirements for the position:
1. Exceptional language skills to degree level in at least one European language other than English (German preferred).
2. Level 1 SDL Trados training for Project Managers or equivalent (at least 50 hours' experience with Trados 2009 is essential) and/or over 20 hours’ experience with CAT tools.
3. At least 1 year of experience in the translation and localization industry within a project management/co-ordination role.
4. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Sound understanding of the correct use of English grammar and punctuation. (English speakers)
6. A logical thinker with a high level of computer literacy and the ability to learn new software programs quickly.
7. Typing/word-processing speed and accuracy equivalent to at least 40 words a minute.

All applicants will have experience as a translator from at least one foreign language (more than one additional language is advantageous). Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and experience with CAT tools is essential. Specialist IT knowledge, PRINCE2 and/or experience in verbatim coding are all advantageous. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please email your CV and covering letter indicating current salary to hr@languageconnect.net

Language Connect is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing training and development opportunities for all our staff. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability, and that all appointments are made purely on the basis of merit.
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