Translation And Interpretation Project Manager

Compass Point Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a fantastic central Cambridge-based, UK leader in the technology solutions industry for the recruitment of a Translation and Interpretation Project Manager.
Join our client's dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to their diverse clientele worldwide. We're seeking a motivated individual to join our client's Rental team, as a Translation and Interpretation Project Manager, responsible for recruiting and coordinating teams of Simultaneous Interpreters and translators for our global events.
Your role will involve providing specialised expertise and ensuring top-notch service delivery to their customers/clients across various projects. Maximising sales and profitability while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders are key aspects of this position.
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Interpreting and Translation sector.
• Recruit, source, and coordinate teams of Simultaneous Interpreters and translators for events worldwide.
• Assist in managing document translation projects.
• Prepare and issue quotations in line with company guidelines and profit targets.
• Collaborate with internal departments for seamless operations.
• Manage interpreter and translator contracts.
• Generate purchase orders for interpreters and translators.
• Maintain regular and efficient communication with interpreters, translators, customers, and clients using our database.
• Handle customer/client administration, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Cultivate and nurture business relationships within our database.
• Promote rental activities of our solutions.
• Perform office administration duties, including telephone management.

Desired Qualities/Experience:

• Friendly and helpful demeanour, adept at working in a small team environment.
• Self-motivated with a positive client-centric approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Proactive with a high degree of initiative.
• Self-confident and able to work under pressure.
• Previous industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft products such as Windows, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Work Hours:
This is an office-based role with standard hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required due to the nature of the industry.
Training:
Onsite training will be provided under supervision.
Holidays:
1.5 days earned per month worked up to the end of the first year, therefore 20 days per annum thereafter, in addition to national holidays.
Benefits:

• Free BUPA (or similar) health cover after a one-year qualifying period.
• Company accident cover, including accidental death payout, after a one-year qualifying period, covering work and leisure activities.
• Company travel insurance

Please apply today with an updated CV to be considered for this position!