• Job Description

  Req#: 210510

  Job Title: Translation Administrative Coordinator

  Would you like to work with people from all over the world on a daily basis? At SDL Netherlands B.V. (part of the RWS Group) you will join a young, dynamic in-house team handling the translation of projects into Dutch for virtually every leading multinational on the planet.

  To support our team of in-house translators, we are looking for a Translation Administrative Coordinator. In this role you will help prepare, resource and deliver translation projects. You take ownership of projects, resourcing these to our experienced freelance translators as you deem best. In doing this, you will be guided by your line manager on site and the project teams from RWS offices in virtually every time zone.

  Job Duties:

  • Selecting translators and reviewers for translation projects
  • Keeping track of your projects and planning
  • Monitoring quality and deadlines
  • Preparing translation files and outsourcing projects to in-house and freelance translators
  • Liaising with project managers and other stakeholders

  Job Requirements:

  You have completed at least level 4 secondary vocational education (preferably with a focus on administrative roles) or equivalent education, are able to communicate easily, and are fluent in Dutch and English. You are capable of working on a project basis, working efficiently and switching quickly between activities. You are accurate, organized and able to work under pressure. You are able to master new software quickly. You enjoy being part of an extensive network in the Netherlands and abroad. Work experience in the translation industry is not required.

  We Offer:

  • An entry-level position, working 40 hours a week in our Hengelo office (our office is located next to the railway station)
  • Flexible working hours with a possibility to partially work from home
  • Prospect of permanent employment
  • Competitive salary and plenty of career opportunities
  • Participation in our pension plan
  • You can start quickly, start date is negotiable
  • Warm, informal and international work environment

  Company Profile
  The world is changing continuously. Companies are looking to market their products as efficiently as possible — in an internationally relevant way while staying ahead of the competition. This requires a mix of powerful technologies and human communication. And translation is a must. RWS Group is the number one provider of translation services and technologies worldwide. Leading global brands rely on our comprehensive tools and services to spread their ideas and products across the globe.

  Our organisation employs over 7500 people and has more than 50 offices in Europe, the Americas and Asia. The Language Delivery Team in Hengelo boasts around 40 experts working on Dutch and Flemish versions of websites, manuals, marketing content and software for leading international companies.

  RWS commits to a work environment with equal opportunities for all and zero tolerance of discrimination and harassment. All work related decisions at RWS are driven by company needs, job requirements and individual capacities, without considering race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, disabilities or sexual orientation.

  An application is the first step of every career at RWS. We commit to offering applicants the best support at every step. Our assessment procedure provides you the opportunity to show us your experience, skills and suitability. Applicants gain insight in who we are and what we offer our clients, and you will meet inspiring people who will answer any questions you may have. RWS will never ask applicants for financial compensation for any part of their assessment, onboarding or training.

  Applying

  Would you like to work with us? Please send us your resume and cover letter. The selection procedure includes an interview and a planning skills test.

• About the company

  RWS Group, known commercially as RWS, is a British company that provides intellectual property translation, filing and search services, technical and commercial translation and localization, and develops and supports translation productivity and management software.

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