Associate Translation Line Manager
HR departmentSheffield, UK S1 2BGUpdate time: January 1,1
Job Description
Associate Translation Line Manager
We are looking for a talented line manager with experience in the translation industry to join our rapidly growing in-house team. In this varied and exciting role, you will manage a team of translators and project coordinators, supporting and guiding them on a daily basis. You will be a key contributor to the personal development of team members and drive performance to ensure the achievement of office goals.
Main Duties
1. Performance and team management
- Monitoring and analysing KPI figures and addressing issues in order to make improvements
- Monitoring and enhancing the quality of linguistic work produced by your team and organising development exercises as appropriate
- Assessing quality performance and ensuring that any issues are actioned effectively
- Ensuring that the team functions effectively as a vertical and as part of the wider office
- Ensuring that all members of the team perform at a level appropriate to their career
- Ensuring a strong sense of team spirit and teamwork
- Ensuring adherence to SDL & English Language Office processes and procedures
- Demonstrating an awareness of the financial targets for the assigned vertical and ensuring the team is working in the most efficient way
2. Career development
- Conducting regular 1-2-1s; adapting your approach as necessary to suit individuals
- Conducting regular appraisals for your team
- Providing constructive linguistic feedback and direction
- Identifying training and development needs
- Providing motivation and direction
- Creating opportunities for professional growth
3. Liaising with the management team
- Providing feedback on general English Language Office performance and strategy and generating ideas and solutions
- Preparing for and contributing to management meetings
- Working collaboratively with the management team to generate and share ideas and ensure a consistent line management approach
Skills and Experience
- Translation industry experience is essential
- Experience mentoring or overseeing colleagues
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to build relationships and motivate others
- The ability to liaise comfortably and effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Solution orientated
- Creative thinking
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