Russian-English Translator & Editor

Hybrid in Leeds·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

ICS

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Our summary

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 a year
Work mode: Hybrid, Leeds
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Russian
Experience: 2+ years
Holiday: 33 days holiday
Pension: Pension matched up to 7%

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Native-level English speaker with an advanced knowledge of Russian
Qualified translator, by meeting one of the below criteria:

Translation or language-related degree
Degree in any subject and two years of full-time professional translation experience
Five years of full-time professional experience in translating

Exceptional attention to detail
Strong organisational skills, assuring reliability in task ownership in a fast-paced environment
Familiar with CAT tools, including memoQ and other localisation software
Receptive to receiving and acting upon constructive feedback
Ability to organise and manage a number of time-sensitive linguistic tasks

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Birthdays off work
Work abroad policy
Competitive pension scheme (matched contributions up to 7%)
Industry-leading family policies
Hybrid, flexible working
Life assurance and private healthcare
Regular team socials
Weekly breakfasts catered to all

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 ICS 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.

The role

As a RU-EN Translator and Editor, you'll play a key role in translating, editing and proofreading content from Russian into English across a variety of text types. You'll work alongside a diverse team of language enthusiasts, taking pride in producing content of the highest quality.

We specialise in highly regulated markets, and the content will almost exclusively be focused towards iGaming (online casino and sports betting).

What you'll do

Translating, editing, and proofreading content from Russian to English
Handling content in highly regulated industries (iGaming)
Completing linguistic quality assessments of translation samples
Providing constructive and professional feedback to freelance collaborators, helping to facilitate continuous improvement
Assessing source texts, using linguistic expertise to flag any issues
Verifying and finalising task scope, liaising directly with clients where required
Directly reconciling edits with other linguists in the workflow
Proactive communication with Project and Senior Managers, ensuring visibility across all tasks

The role

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working (minimum of 1 day per week in the office), but we are also accepting applications for remote UK-based candidates