Localisation Project Manager 18 Months FTC
Localisation Project Manager 18 Months FTC
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Job Description
WSETs purpose is to empower people through inspiring learning experiences all over the world. We offer a comprehensive suite of globally recognised qualifications covering wines spirits and sake.
We are the worlds leading provider of qualifications in wines spirits beer and sake delivering over 140000 exams each year to candidates in over 70 countries via our network of Approved Programme Providers (APPs).
WSET is a global organisation and we are proud to have people who work for us all over the world. We have people in Australia Canada China Hong Kong Singapore and the USA as well as the UK.
The successful applicant will contribute to a culture of integrity empowerment dynamism and inclusivity within WSET.
WSET fosters a welcoming empathetic and inspiring culture that empowers our global talent to innovate and thrive.
Are you passionate about languages cultural adaptation and delivering highquality content to a global audience Join WSET as a Localisation Project Manager and play a key role in shaping educational content for international markets.
Were looking for a proactive detailoriented professional to support the Localisation Program Manager in managing and delivering multilingual projects. From educational and exam materials to marketing and communications youll ensure content is not only accurately translated but also culturally relevant and examinable.
This is an 18month fixedterm contract with the potential for a 6month extensiona unique opportunity to contribute to the success of an internationally recognised education provider while collaborating with talented teams and expert vendors across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate endtoend localisation projects across multiple content types (educational exam marketing digital).
Edit and prepare source texts for translation and internationalisation.
Brief manage and qualitycheck work from external vendors (translators editors designers etc..
Maintain clear communication across internal teams on project timelines budgets and progress.
Review and edit English content alongside the Editorial Manager.
Monitor and improve localisation quality metrics and workflows.
Manage localisation assets including Translation Memories and Term Bases.
Support vendor recruitment onboarding and quality management.
Ensure accessibility compliance for educational content where required.
Collaborate on internationalisation efforts adapting content to ensure cultural and regional relevance.
Essential Criteria:
Handson experience with CAT tools (XTM is preferred) for Localisation project management.
Fluent in a second language in any of the following languages: German Japanese Korean French Spanish Portuguese Dutch Greek Simplified Chinese or Turkish
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problemsolving capabilities
Proven abilities in project planning resource and risk management
Detailorientated
Capability to explain very complex issues to the wider crossfunctional team who may not have a deep understanding of Localisation
Ability to work independently
Desirable Criteria:
Bachelors Degree (localization linguistics or with equivalent experience)
Proven record of managing a variety of file formats and content types such as Learning Management systems exams html and multimedia
Experience with Terminology Management and Localisation Memory
Experience with AI translation
UK Benefits
Annual Leave 27 days pa public holidays increases with service; ability to buy/sell 5 days
Pension (Generous options available after three months)
Health insurance (after three months):
Vitality scheme post probation Access to virtual GP appointments Rewards include Caffe Nero drinks Cinema Tickets Apple Watch Cash Back on Waitrose shopping 75 off at Champneys 6 month subscription with HeadSpace Discounted Weight Watchers membership and gyms Smoking Cessation day worth 300 and half price health screens
Eye voucher scheme
Food and drink in the office
Nespresso coffee makers and a range of other drinks fruit cereals soups
Season ticket & gym membership loan scheme
Group income protection scheme
EAP
24/7 confidential help and support from trained counsellors and advisors
Death in service
4x annual salary paid to nominees with associated bereavement support for family
Enhanced family friendly leave and pay
Celebration vouchers
Cycle2Work scheme
Discretionary bonus
Development WSETs inhouse training and qualifications in Wines Spirits Sake and Beer as well as other professional development opportunities
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned at any time.
Employment Type
Full Time
