Language Talent Specialist (Europe fully remote)

Language Inspired is a global language services provider with over 17 years of experience delivering high-quality localization solutions to international clients. We work at the intersection of language technology and quality supporting both human-driven and AI-assisted language production.

We are currently looking for a Language Talent Specialist to join our Language Talent this role you will build and maintain the linguist network behind every project working closely with internal teams to ensure that the right linguists handle the right tasks at the right time. You will manage the vendor pipeline respond quickly to challenges and keep operations running smoothly. If you are organised assertive fast-thinking and passionate about languages and working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds this role is for you.

Tasks

As a Language Talent Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Sourcing screening and recruiting freelance language professionals across languages and domains.
• Managing structured recruitment workflows including onboarding documentation and coordination of translation tests.
• Building and maintaining a strong scalable vendor pipeline aligned with current and future demands.
• Maintaining the vendor database daily ensuring accuracy structure and readiness for reporting or audits.
• Building and nurturing professional relationships with linguists providing operational support and clear communication.
• Responding promptly to linguist inquiries availability changes and operational issues.
• Working closely with the Client Solutions & Support team to assign suitable linguists to projects and resolve resourcing challenges.
• Monitoring vendor performance trends and escalating recurring issues proactively.
• Collaborating with the Language Quality & AI Specialist on testing outcomes performance insights and quality-related training needs.
• Supporting linguist onboarding and training by preparing and explaining documentation workflows and expectations.
• Contributing to internal knowledge sharing related to linguist management and operations.

Requirements

Essential:

• Fluency in English is a must along with exceptional writing and communication skills.
• 12 years of experience in vendor management recruitment linguist coordination or a similar role within the language services or localization industry.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate clearly assertively and professionally.
• Solid technical literacy including email spreadsheets databases and vendor or talent management tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in making decisions independently and communicating them clearly to both linguists and internal teams.

Strong advantage:

• Additional languages.
• Affinity for tools and language technology.
• Understanding of ISO standards ().
• Background in translation linguistics or localization.
• Experience working in a fast-growing or dynamic company.

Benefits

• Remote-first workplace with freedom trust & accountability.
• Work/life balance supportive company culture.
• Best software & hardware.
• Real impact support and grow the linguist network behind our client projects.
• A unique experience in a dynamic multicultural environment and thriving fast-paced industry.
• Competitive salary based on experience & expertise.
• Seriously great colleagues we mean it!

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with people processes and daily operations and who takes responsibility for keeping things moving smoothly.

You will play a key role in building and supporting the linguist network behind our projects working closely with the Global Head of Language Talent the Language Quality & AI Specialist and client-facing teams.

If you are organised proactive and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment we would love to hear from you.

Our hiring process typically includes an initial interview a practical discussion around real operational scenarios and a final conversation with relevant stakeholders.

When applying we invite you to share why you see yourself as a strong fit for this role how you can demonstrate the required skills and experience and what your contribution to the role would look like in practice.

Apply now and help us strengthen the foundation of Language Inspireds language operations!