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French translator - reviser Ref 59

Salary:15,768 - £21,023

Closing date: 30 May 2006

The language services department is currently seeking to appoint a translator-reviser for French to work on a range of documents for paper and web publication. You will revise, translate and proofread material in French, and will be involved in the coordination of translation projects. You will work closely with other translators, revisers and terminologists in the department and with in-house editors, authors and production staff.

The following are the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience required for this post:

Essential

• university graduate with a qualification in translation
• two-three years’ work experience as a full time translator or reviser
• mastery of French equivalent to an educated native speaker
• excellent command of English
• proven translation, revising and editing skills
• good communication and organizational skills

Desirable

• knowledge about and sensitivity to regional varieties of French, particularly Canadian French
• some experience in project management
• interest or background in science
• experience of using computer-assisted translation software
• working knowledge of a third language
• experience as in house translator or reviser in an international organization

This is a permanent, full time post based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. 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.