French Translator - Terminologist Ref 211
Salary: £16,478 - £21,969
Closing date: 30 November 2007
The language services department is currently seeking to appoint a French translator-terminologist to join its lively and internationally diverse team. Working on a wide variety of documents for paper and web publication, the successful candidate will translate, revise and proofread material in French, and be involved in the coordination of translation projects. The jobholder will work closely with other translators, revisers and terminologists in the department as well as in-house editors, authors and production staff. In addition, he/she will provide terminological support to the department and facilitate the publication of glossaries.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
Essential
-University degree
-qualification or certification in translation
-solid work experience as a translator or reviser, ideally in an in-house position
-mastery of French equivalent to an educated native speaker
- excellent command of English
-proven translation, revising and editing skills
-good communication and organizational skills
-some experience in project management
- some experience or qualification in terminology management
Desirable
- knowledge about and sensitivity to international varieties of French, particularly Canadian French
- experience of using computer-assisted translation software
- working knowledge of a third language
This is a full time position based in Cardiff, UK. We offer a generous pension scheme and leave entitlement, flexitime working and a relocation package. Staff benefit from excellent working conditions in a modern office environment, situated on the outskirts of Europe’s youngest capital.
Useful documents
Job description [101kb, Word]
Terms and conditions [75.0kb, Word]
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To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV with covering letter to Mrs Linda Bassett, human resources department, International Baccalaureate, Peterson House, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff Gate, Cardiff CF23 8GL. Please quote the reference number.
Fax: (029) 2054 6062
E-mail: recruit@ibo.org
