Russian - English Translator and Editor

Title: Russian-English Translator & Editor

Location: Leeds England GB

Job Description:

As a RU-EN Translator and Editor, you’ll play a key role in translating, editing and proofreading content from Russian into English across a wide variety of text types. You’ll work alongside a diverse team of language enthusiasts, taking pride in producing content of the highest quality.

We specialise in highly-regulated markets, and the content will almost exclusively be focused towards iGaming (online casino and sports betting).

The role:

• Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 depending on experience
• Hybrid-working (minimum of 1 day per week in the office), but we are accepting applications for fully remote UK-based candidates
• Translating, editing, and proofreading content from Russian to English
• Handling content in highly-regulated industries (iGaming)
• Completing linguistic quality assessments of translation samples
• Providing constructive and professional feedback to freelance collaborators, helping to facilitate continuous improvement
• Assessing source texts, using linguistic expertise to flag any issues
• Proactive communication with Project and Senior Managers, ensuring visibility across all tasks

Requirements:

• Native-level English speaker with an advanced knowledge of Russian
• Qualified translator, by meeting one of the below criteria:

1. 1. Translation or language-related degree
   2. Degree in any subject and two years of of full-time professional translation experience
   3. Five years of full-time professional experience in translating

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Familiar with CAT tools, including memoQ and other localisation software
• Receptive to receiving and acting upon constructive feedback
• Ability to organise and manage a number of time-sensitive linguistic tasks

What we offer:

• 33 days annual leave
• Birthdays off work
• Work abroad policy
• Competitive pension scheme (matched contributions up to 7%)
• Industry-leading family policies
• Hybrid, flexible working
• Life assurance and private healthcare
• Regular team socials
• Weekly breakfasts catered to all

We appreciate that employing people with a broad range of life experiences and ways of thinking adds value to our organisation. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments that will help you to perform at your best and be happy in the workplace, please let us know.