Translation Proof-Reader – Japanese Speaking

RWS have some fantastic opportunities for talented linguists to translate their language skills into a rewarding career!

Translation Proof-Reader Responsibilities:

We are seeking applications at our Head Office in Buckinghamshire for a high-calibre graduate linguist with:

– English mother tongue with a degree in Japanese and a European language (German, French or Dutch)

As part of an international team of approximately sixty Linguistic Revisors, your work will involve word-by-word checking of translations prepared by in-house and external technical staff and sometimes adapting existing translations to conform to new versions of source documents.

Translation Proof-Reader Requirements:

All training is given “on the job” by experienced members of the team who will monitor work and provide in-depth feedback. With annual and ad-hoc reviews related to individual performance and ability, we firmly believe in supporting people to reach their full potential.

Applicants must have degree-level qualifications, excellent language skills, well-developed critical faculties and good powers of concentration.

About RWS Group Ltd:

RWS are the world leader in translation, intellectual property, life sciences and language support services. Our specialist divisions work to deliver high-quality, complex services in a reliable and flexible manner to meet the diverse needs of a global client base.

Location: Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £23,750 per annum

Benefits: 22 days’ holiday (rising with length of service), 4% contributory pension scheme, life assurance, annual season ticket loan scheme, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, a Cycle2Work scheme and free shuttle bus from Gerrards Cross train station.

You may have experience of the following: Linguistic Revision, Linguistic Revisor, Translation, Translator, Proofreading, Proof-reader, Graduate, Languages Graduate, Linguist etc.

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