Top Language Jobs

English to Danish, Norwegian Translators

2008-12-03 13:38:06

Title: English to Danish, Norwegian Translators
Salary: 18-34k
Location: Hampshire - South East, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, Norwegian
Posted: 3rd Dec 2008

English to Danish, Norwegian Translators

Location: Southampton

Ref: GvH12

Our client, a leader in its field is currently looking to recruit English to Danish, or Norwegian translators for their offices in Southampton.

Job Role

You will be working alongside other staff translators in your working language. Duties include translation and proof-reading of predominantly technical, commercial and IT texts, automotive and medical work as well as software localisation.

The Candidate:

� A degree or postgraduate degree in Languages or Translation Studies is required.
� All levels of experience will be considered.
� Your most fluent language must be the language you translate into.
� English speaking translators working from one or more of the Nordic languages are also sought. Fluency in English is essential for Nordic nationals.
� A high level of IT skills and knowledge of CAT tools, particularly Trados, is an advantage.
� Duties include translation and proof-reading of predominantly technical, commercial and IT texts, but we are also keen to hear from established specialist translators in the fields of automotive and medical work as well as software localisation.
� Translators with experience of project management from another translation company who would be interested in a dual translator/project manager role at STP are also very welcome to apply.

Salary: 18-34k depending on experience

To apply for this role, please send your CV to gregg@merrow.co.uk or call Gregg van Hal on 0845 226 4748

Merrow Language Recruitment is a specialist Language Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience in the field of multilingual recruitment. To view all our current vacancies please register on our website www.merrow.co.uk

Danish, Norwegian to English Translators

2008-12-03 13:38:06

Title: Danish, Norwegian to English Translators
Salary: 18-34k
Location: Hampshire - South East, United Kingdom
Languages: English, Danish, Norwegian
Posted: 3rd Dec 2008

Danish, Norwegian to English Translators

Location: Southampton

Ref: GvH13

Our client, a leader in its field is currently looking to recruit Danish, Norwegian to English Translators for their offices in Southampton.

Job Role

You will be working alongside other staff translators in your working language. Duties include translation and proof-reading of predominantly technical, commercial and IT texts, automotive and medical work as well as software localisation.

The Candidate:

� A degree or postgraduate degree in Languages or Translation Studies is required.
� All levels of experience will be considered.
� Your most fluent language must be English.
� English speaking translators working from one or more of the Nordic languages are also sought. Fluency in English is essential for Nordic nationals.
� A high level of IT skills and knowledge of CAT tools, particularly Trados, is an advantage.
� Duties include translation and proof-reading of predominantly technical, commercial and IT texts, but we are also keen to hear from established specialist translators in the fields of automotive and medical work as well as software localisation.
� Translators with experience of project management from another translation company who would be interested in a dual translator/project manager role at STP are also very welcome to apply.

Salary: 18-34k depending on experience

To apply for this role, please send your CV to gregg@merrow.co.uk or call Gregg van Hal on 0845 226 4748

Merrow Language Recruitment is a specialist Language Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience in the field of multilingual recruitment. To view all our current vacancies please register on our website www.merrow.co.uk

Bilingual Customer Service Advisors

2008-12-01 18:11:50

Title: Bilingual Customer Service Advisors
Salary: �19,500 + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Czech, Turkish
Posted: 1st Dec 2008

Bilingual Customer Service Advisors

Our client is a well established international company and is currently looking for talented individuals to join their International Customer Service Team based in London.

This company works in partnership with very well known businesses and international organisations, and provides their services to over 8100 corporate clients. Their client base includes more than 50% of the most prestigious organisations around the globe.

The role is to provide support services to clients in both the UK and worldwide via the telephone and email. The environment is forward-thinking and fast paced with a culture that prides itself on providing outstanding level of service to clients.

In any normal working day you will be taking calls from China, Nepal, Finland, South Africa, the UK, or from anywhere in the world, and undertaking the necessary steps to turn every customer query to a satisfactory conclusion. This job will require individuals that can think on their feet, that have good problem solving skills, attention to detail and that are willing to go the extra mile in order to help customers with their problems.

Working hours vary from day shifts, night shifts and the odd weekend. However, candidates MUST show flexibility and be able to work in all the different shift patterns.

In return the company offers a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits and lots of possibilities of career progression. This company will invest in you from day one!

Your communications skills are essential for this role; your written and spoken English have to be to a native standard. As the company operates globally, a second language in addition to your English will be required. Some of the desired languages are: French, Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, Portuguese, Czech or Turkish.

This is a telephone based role and an excellent telephone manner is required. Candidates with no telephone based experience but with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude will also be considered for the position.

The company offers a starting salary of �19,500 per annum along with an excellent package. The salary is reviewed and increased twice a year depending on individual performance.

The company also offers the possibility to further develop your existing abilities through training programmes and the chance to move in different directions within the organisation.

This is not just a job, this is a very challenging position and this company provides you with the opportunity to build an exciting international career.

Inigo Consulting operates as an employment agency with regards to permanent vacancies and as an employment business with regards to temporary and contract requirements. Due to the high level of applications we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications match our clients' requirements. If you would like to be considered for other similar positions please send us your CV to info@inigoconsulting.co.uk.

Enthusiastic Translation Project Manager

2008-12-01 11:45:36

Title: Enthusiastic Translation Project Manager
Salary: competitive
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
Posted: 1st Dec 2008

Do you have German, Spanish, French, Italian, Danish, Dutch, Japanese or Chinese and excellent English?

If you have, and you would like to live in an excellent location, based in a vibrant, thriving and cosmopolitan city in the North of England, rich in culture and heritage then please apply immediately!

Our client offers a fantastic working environment, providing a combination of historical and modern, with both city centre and countryside easily accessed.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN TRANSLATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We are ESPECIALLY interested in technical expertise

You will be working in a professional, friendly and relaxed environment. The company believes and invests in the people they employ. They provide a structured review programme, coupled with specialist training to allow candidates to achieve their personal goals and beyond!

Competitive salary based on experience

>>> APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM INDIVIDUALS
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM <<<
Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us immediately. Should your skills and qualifications be suitable for the positions applied for (or similar positions), we will contact you as soon as possible. In the event there are no positions that match your skills and qualifications currently available, we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future should a suitable vacancy arise.
LANGUAGE RECRUITMENT SERVICES is a specialist multilingual recruitment consultancy. We began, back in 1987, as one of the few independent companies offering our candidates and clients a personal and professional service in the evolving language sector. We still pride ourselves on this approach, as both candidates and clients benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a designated consultant. LRS has divisions specialising in Permanent, Contract and Temporary recruitment, covering:
" Sales & Marketing
" Customer Services & IT Helpdesk
" Secretarial & Office Support
" Accountancy & Banking
" Translation & Proofreading
LRS TRANSLATION SERVICES offers a freelance Translation and Proofreading service with excellent turnaround time.

Translation Project Manager with with Norwegian, Swedish, Danis

2008-12-01 08:40:10

Title: Translation Project Manager with with Norwegian, Swedish, Danis
Salary: �22000 - �28500 per annum + excellent benefits
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Posted: 1st Dec 2008

Translation Project Manager
(Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or Finnish)

�22-28,500 + excellent benefits

City of London, central London

THE COMPANY

Founded more than 140 years ago, my client is the world\'s premier full-service provider of print and related services, including document-based business process outsourcing. It now requires an experienced Translation Project Manager with Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or Finnish.

THE ROLE

As Translation Project Manager with Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or Finnish you will serve as the main contact person between the major clients (internal and external) and multilingual vendors. You are responsible for managing complex projects as well as specific production teams including junior Project Coordinators and freelancers, communicating specific detailed instructions to foreign speaking vendors, and managing workflows and processes. You are accountable for the final quality assurance of translation and real-time, accurate recording of activities.

DUTIES

-Work closely with senior team member to identify any aspect of the project where assistance might be requested, such as glossary creation and translation memories.
-Timely complete job related administrative tasks and regularly update Atlas with job status.
-Perform Quality assurance checks on translated documents.
-Regularly compile and update glossaries, previously translated similar documents, list of acronyms, technical terminology, and translation memories.
-For repeat clients, research previous translation teams and reference material to ensure consistency.
-With the assistance of senior PC select and assign translation teams, negotiate deadlines and coordinate production with translators, proofreaders, and Customer Service Reps.
-Keep senior PC/Supervisor up to date at all times via Status Reports.
-Keep all traffic in ATLAS up-to-date at all times and maintain accurate records of all costs.
-Check vendors\' invoices for accuracy and match to purchase order.
-Exercise sound judgement in keeping supervisor informed of potential difficulties including those affecting cost and turn-around.
-Check completeness and accuracy of translation prior to sending it to client (where directly in contact), to senior staff member or to typesetting if needed.

REQUIREMENTS

-Degree or equivalent in Translation and/or interpretation or equivalent experience
-Fluent in English plus Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or Finnish
-Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat).
-Ability to learn quickly how to create glossaries, assess quality and completeness of translations.
-Basic translation memory experience including TRADOS, glossary and file management preferred.
-Minimum 1 year previous experience in translation services.
-Ability to prioritise whilst handling multiple projects simultaneously in a hectic, time sensitive environment.
-Ability to accurately communicate detailed instructions to multilingual vendors.
-Detail and service oriented.
-Clear sense of accountability.

Translation Project Coordinator with Danish or Norwegian or Swedish

2008-11-28 16:54:08

Title: Translation Project Coordinator with Danish or Norwegian or Swedish
Salary: �24k-�25k
Location: London, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Posted: 28th Nov 2008

Translation Coordinator with Danish or Norwegian or Swedish

Our client, a major leader in its field of expertise is currently recruiting a Translation Project Co-ordinator to join their busy team. The position serves as contact person with multilingual vendors and clients (internal and external) for non-complex projects. The role involves communicating specific detailed instructions to foreign speaking vendors, and managing workflows and processes as instructed by senior staff members. You will also be responsible for the final quality assurance of translation and real-time, accurate recording of activities.

Responsibilities

Working closely with senior team member to identify any aspect of the project where assistance might be requested, such as glossary creation and translation memories and
complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Perform Quality assurance checks on translated documents
Compile and update glossaries, previously translated similar documents, list of acronyms, technical terminology, and translation memories.
Research previous translation teams and reference material to ensure consistency for repeat clients
With the assistance of senior Project Consultants, select and assign translation teams, negotiate deadlines and coordinate production with translators, proofreaders, and Customer Service Reps.
Keep senior line managers up to date at all times via Status Reports and maintain accurate records of all costs.
Check vendors' invoices for accuracy and match to purchase order.
Exercise sound judgment in keeping line managers informed of potential difficulties including those affecting cost and turn-around.

Qualifications

First degree or equivalent in Translation and/or interpretation or equivalent experience
Fluent in English plus one of the Scandinavian languages to mother tongue standard
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat).
Ability to learn quickly how to create glossaries, assess quality and completeness of translations.
Basic translation memory experience including TRADOS, glossary and file management preferred.
Minimum 1 year previous experience in translation services within the financial or healthcare industry
Ability to prioritise whilst handling multiple projects simultaneously in a hectic, time sensitive environment.
Ability to accurately communicate detailed instructions to multilingual vendors.
Detail and service oriented.
Clear sense of accountability.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Flexible team player
Excellent Interpersonal skills with the ability to mix and relate well to all levels.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and unsupervised in a pressurised environment.
Flexibility to work overtime required.
Professional demeanor
Focused on goals and the overall team and company objectives
Self-motivated and pro-active
Can improvise and innovate

>>> APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM INDIVIDUALS
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM <<<
Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us immediately. Should your skills and qualifications be suitable for the positions applied for (or similar positions), we will contact you as soon as possible. In the event there are no positions that match your skills and qualifications currently available, we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future should a suitable vacancy arise.

GERMAN, DUTCH, SCANDINAVIAN or EAST-EUROPEAN language speaking TRANSLATION PROJECT COORDINATOR, �25-28.5k

2008-11-28 10:37:45

Title: GERMAN, DUTCH, SCANDINAVIAN or EAST-EUROPEAN language speaking TRANSLATION PROJECT COORDINATOR, �25-28.5k
Salary: �25,000 - �28,500
Location: London, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, German, Russian
Posted: 28th Nov 2008

Job Title: German, Dutch, East European or Scandinavian language speaking Translation Project Co-Ordinator
Skills: Fluent German, Dutch, East European or Scandinavian languages. Translation Project Co-Ordinator experience.
Salary: �25-28.5k
Location: London

SUMMARY OF YOUR ROLE:

- You will be regular contact person between clients (internal and external) and multilingual vendors.
- You will be responsible for communicating specific instructions to international vendors, and managing workflows and processes.
- You are accountable for the final quality assurance of translation.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Review the jobs assigned and assess needs for additional information, e.g. glossaries, previously translated documents, acronyms, technical terms, and translation memories.
- Research previous translation teams and reference material to ensure consistency.
- Select and allocate translation teams, negotiate rates and deadlines and coordinate production with translators, proofreaders, in-country clients reviewers, typesetters and Customer Service Reps.
- Check vendors� invoices for accuracy
- Inform supervisor of all issues affecting cost and turn-around.
- Check completeness and accuracy of translation prior to sending it to client or to typesetting if needed.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- College degree and degree in Translation and/or interpretation or equivalent experience
- Fluent in English plus one, ideally two additional languages to mother tongue standard (languages might vary depending on current situation).
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, html, xml). Familiarity with desktop publishing software (QuarkXPress, Framemaker)
- Linguistic skills to include ability to create glossaries, assess quality and completeness of translations.
- Advanced translation memory experience includingTRADOS, Multiterm IX, Context, glossary and file management.
- Project Management experience.
- Ability to prioritize while handling multiple projects simultaneously in a hectic, time sensitive environment
- Ability to communicate accurately detailed instructions to multilingual vendors
- Detail and service oriented
- Clear sense of accountability
- Flexible team player
- Superior Interpersonal skills. Can mix and relate well to all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and unsupervised. Flexibility to work overtime required.
- Focused on goals and the overall team and company objectives
- Self-motivated and pro-active
- Can improvise and innovate

People First is a leading multilingual employment agency with a global network of offices in Europe, Australasia and North America. Thank you for your application and we will endeavour to respond to you as soon as possible. We would however like to make you aware that due to the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to invite for interview those candidates whose skills and experience most closely match the job description. For more information about People First and to view our other current vacancies, please visit our website www.people-first.co.uk/multilingual. Please note that it is the responsibility of candidates applying for this vacancy to make enquiries of the UK Government about any relevant immigration requirements, and any other conditions that must be satisfied by law for a worker taking up employment within the UK.

Translation Project Coord. with Danish, Swedish OR Norwegian

2008-11-28 09:40:12

Title: Translation Project Coord. with Danish, Swedish OR Norwegian
Salary: �25000 per annum
Location: London, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Posted: 28th Nov 2008

Translation Project Coordinator with Danish, Swedish OR Norwegian

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: �25,000

Reference: CP 02/11a

Company: World renowned, innovative and cutting edge print and print related services company servicing a wide range of industries including the publishing, retail, manufacturing, financial and high tech industry sectors.

Role:
Translation Project Coordinator with Danish, Swedish OR Norwegian

My client is looking for a Translation Project Coordinator with Danish, Swedish OR Norwegian to manage managing work-flows and processes and also to be responsible to deal with foreign vendors and clients. You will be in charge of performing quality checks on translated documents, compile and update glossaries list of acronyms, technical terminology, and translation memories.

Profile:

-Fluent in English plus Danish, Swedish OR Norwegian with a knowledge of any other languages useful
-College degree and degree in Translation and/or interpretation or equivalent experience.
-Linguistic skills to include ability to create glossaries, assess quality and completeness of translations.
-Basic translation memory experience including TRADOS, glossary and file management preferred
-Previous experience in translation services and Project Management would be advantageous.
-Ability to prioritise while handling multiple projects simultaneously in a hectic, time sensitive environment.
-Ability to communicate accurately detailed instructions to multilingual vendors

Personal attributes:

- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and unsupervised. Flexibility to work overtime required.
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Focused on goals and the overall team and company objectives

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Cristina Perrone
info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

NB. Client requirements dictate that we can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face to face interviews in the UK within 24 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that we contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so. Language Matters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Snr. Translation Proj Coord. with Danish, Norwegian Or Swedish

2008-11-28 09:40:12

Title: Snr. Translation Proj Coord. with Danish, Norwegian Or Swedish
Salary: �28500 per annum
Location: London, United Kingdom
Languages: Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Posted: 28th Nov 2008

Senior Translation Project Coordinator with Danish, Norwegian OR Swedish

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: �28,500

Reference: CP 03/11a

Company: World renowned, innovative and cutting edge print and print related services company servicing a wide range of industries including the publishing, retail, manufacturing, financial and high tech industry sectors.

Role:
Senior Translation Project Coordinator with Danish, Norwegian OR Swedish

My client is looking for a Senior Translation Project Coordinator with Danish, Norwegian OR Swedish to manage work-flows and processes and being in contact with foreign speaking vendors. You will select and assign translation teams, negotiate rates and deadlines and coordinate production with translators, proofreaders, in-country clients reviewers and typesetters

Profile:

-Fluent in English plus Danish, Norwegian OR Swedish with a knowledge of any other languages useful
-College degree and degree in Translation and/or interpretation or equivalent experience.
-Linguistic skills to include ability to create glossaries, assess quality and completeness of translations.
-Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, html, xml). Familiarity with desktop publishing software (QuarkXPress, Framemaker)
-Advanced translation memory experience including TRADOS, Multiterm IX, Context, glossary and file management.
-Previous experience in translation services and Project Management would be advantageous.
-Ability to prioritise while handling multiple projects simultaneously in a hectic, time sensitive environment.
-Ability to communicate accurately detailed instructions to multilingual vendors

Personal attributes:

- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and unsupervised. Flexibility to work overtime required.
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Focused on goals and the overall team and company objectives

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Cristina Perrone
info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

NB. Client requirements dictate that we can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face to face interviews in the UK within 24 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that we contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so. Language Matters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.