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Translation/localization project managerDo you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.Mother Tongue is a language services agency, based in Bankside, London SE1. We specialise in the creative translation of advertising and marketing copy, and related insight and content services for global brands. We are part of Omnicom, one of the worlds largest marketing services group. We are currently hiring a translation/localization project manager.Job descriptionThe main focus of the role is managing language-related projects not just translation and transcreation, but potentially content creation, voiceovers, subtitling, production and others. This entails quoting for work, selecting appropriate suppliers and processes, briefing suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, and dealing with any queries along the way. You will need to build and maintain strong relationships both with clients and suppliers around the world. You will look for opportunities to improve internal processes and ways of working, and to grow the client accounts you work on.In addition, you may at times review and edit translations produced by our writers in your native language, and assist in recruiting and testing potential new writers.Candidate profileAt Mother Tongue, we want to be defined by our positivity, rigour, resourcefulness and passion for language. The ideal applicant will possess these qualities, as well as the following:NecessaryUniversity degree in languages or a related subject.Fluency in English and at least one other language. (You may be an English native speaker who is fluent in a second language, or a native speaker of another language.)Great communication skills (by phone/VC and in writing).Ability to work independently where necessary, and collaborate effectively with others.Familiarity with modern office software.Experience of managing localisation projects in the pharmaceutical/medical/life sciences sectorYou must have the right to work in the UK.DesirableExperience with CAT tools/TMS systemsStrong editing skills in your native language.An interest in technology, and an informed perspective on the future direction of the industry.At Mother Tongue we recognise the importance of having a team that reflects our community, and are fully committed to embracing and maximising the talents of our people. It is important to us that our people encompass all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that Inclusion makes for a more stimulating and inspiring working environment, where people are treated with respect and can be comfortable being themselves. Embracing these different approaches and thinking helps deliver tangible and positive results for our clients businesses.Working arrangementsThe role is based in our office in Bankside, London SE1, which is fully mobility accessible, with gender-neutral bathrooms. You should expect to spend 3 days every week in the office, with the possibility for home working the remainder of the week.BenefitsThe right candidate can expect a fun, friendly working environment and a remuneration package depending on experience. We also offer the following benefits:Company pension schemePrivate medical insuranceMedical cash planMeal subsidy on days when you work in the officeVolunteering days to give back to the communityHow to applyTo apply, please do it by the Easy Apply and attach a CV and add a covering note explaining what attracts you to the role, what you would bring to the company, your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, please let us know.