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Job Description

Req ID : 2516188

Our client is a highly professional international translation and localisation company with offices in the UK and the US. A trusted global content partner to a wide range of global companies they advise and support them in the development of global content with the delivery of targeted experience to delight their international customers.

We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in project management as a future career coupled with knowledge of software tools automation and technical process improvement.

This role is the starting point with this company.

About the role

The role of Project Administrator is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in project management. As a Project Administrator you will work as part of the Project Management team supporting our clients localization needs. You will be involved in a variety of projects and complete a range of tasks within these projects.



Responsibilities:


Planning and delivery
Scope analysis and management for different content types prepare quotations.
Project methodology planning the steps within a project.
Scheduling and monitoring project progress.
Risk management considering what could go wrong in a project and mitigating it.
Quality management checking translator instructions are correct answering translator questions and managing translator assessments glossary and style guide management.
Financial management processing purchase orders invoices and monitoring project costs.

Building relationships
Resource planning determining which suppliers (e.g. translators) we need and when so that all the resources we require are in place.
Coordinating and instructing suppliers on next steps to ensure products are delivered on time.

Solving complex problems/driving improvement
Bug reporting reporting technical issues that arise in a project and retesting.

Commercial awareness
Developing an awareness of our clients needs and how we can best support them.
Building relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

Key skills
Excellent problemsolving abilities.
A keen eye with a commitment to quality and attention to detail.
12 months officebased work experience preferably in a projectorientated environment or demonstrable experience of completing projects at university (office based experience is desirable but not an absolute essential particularly if you are strong in other areas that matter to the company).

Preferred skills
Confident with IT with a strong interest in various software tools and technologies including multimedia.
An interest in languages and working in a multiculture setting.
A clear communicator great at building relationships.
Able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a time constrained delivery environment.
Organised and able to prioritise independently and adapt as situations change.
Committed to developing a career in project management.

Career progression

This is an entry level role into project management. Project Administrators can progress and develop towards becoming a Project Manager in the longer term.


Internal training

During your first few months you ll complete a comprehensive initial training plan via your involvement in live projects designed to ensure you gain the experience and knowledge (competencies) required to build a strong foundation in project management.


External training and certification

The company also sponsors external training and professional accreditation with the Association for Project Management (APM) which is actively encouraged.


Location

This is a fulltime permanent position with the office based in central Edinburgh. During the first year you will work full time in the office. After that typically 3 days or more in the office.


Salary
23400 pa

Larsen Globalization is a recruitment company for the international localisation industry. We pride ourselves in our deep knowledge of the industry and appreciation of its great and international talents. We will work with our shortlisted candidates to present you in the best possible light and facilitate and support you throughout the recruitment process. For more information please visit our website






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Benefits




project management, localization

Employment Type

Full Time

Key Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Construction Experience
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Sharepoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Administrative Experience
  • Project Coordination
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