Translator - Norwegian

SDL Norway (part of RWS Group) are looking for summer temps within the fields of translation and/or administration

RWS

RWS Holdings plc is a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. Through content transformation and multilingual data analysis, our unique combination of technology and cultural expertise helps our clients to grow by ensuring they are understood anywhere, in any language.

Our purpose is unlocking global understanding. By combining cultural understanding, client understanding and technical understanding, our services and technology assist our clients to acquire and retain customers, deliver engaging user experiences, maintain compliance, and gain actionable insights into their data and content.

We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all of the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.

Founded in 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).

For further information, please visit: RWS

We are looking for skilled linguists or administrative candidates for translations and/or administration of translations from English to Norwegian. This is a 100% fixed-term (4 months) position with workplace either at home, in our office in Vika in Oslo or as a hybrid solution where you work some days from home and some days from the office. Applicants must be based in Norway. It would be beneficial if you can attend some of the training in our office in Oslo upon start-up (1–2 weeks), but this is not a requirement. The ideal start date for us would be early May but start and end dates are negotiable.

About the position

We mainly translate between English and Norwegian within a variety of verticals, e.g. life science, finance, IT, consumer electronics, automotive and entertainment. Your work tasks would consist of translation of texts, post-editing of machine translated text as well as review of texts translated by other linguists. You could be asked to perform administration for projects and be responsible for delivery in accordance with given instructions and due times. You will also be expected to support the internal team by helping them perform their daily tasks.

You need to have very good English skills, native level Norwegian skills and a keen eye for details. Our preferred candidates work well in teams, are open to giving and receiving feedback and views challenges and setbacks as learning opportunities. The perfect candidate would be a problem solver, open to change and able to adapt to new work processes and tools. The ability to remain calm and stay focused under pressure is also a big pro, since we are constantly working to deliver within tight deadlines. You should expect a dynamic workday where flexibility and the ability to make room for new and more urgent tasks are essential. Since we work digitally, we expect all applicants to have general computer knowledge and – if you work from home – access to high-speed Internet. The company provides necessary IT equipment (laptop, keyboard, screen etc.), unless you’d prefer to work on your own setup. We use an online desktop / VDI that can be run on all modern computers.

Some translation experience or training is a big advantage for the position. Candidates that seem suitable will be asked to perform a test translation. It is also an advantage to have linguistic education or knowledge on a university level or similar, but we encourage anyone with some translation or admin experience to apply.

Work tasks

· Translation, post-editing and quality control of translations from English to Norwegian.

· Admin tasks like project set-up and delivery, and email communication.

Qualifications

· Very good language skills.

· Relevant linguistic or administrative education, experience or knowledge, but candidates with experience in other fields might also be considered for the test translation stage.

· Basic computer skills.

Education level

· University level, but other experience can compensate for lack of formal education.

Personal traits

· Problem solver.

· Works well with others and alone.

· Team player.

· Open to feedback.

· Seeks opportunities for growth and improvement.

· Able to keep calm and focus during a busy workday.

We offer

· An inclusive workplace.

· An exciting and varied workday.

· A foot in the door in the industry.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply or send your CV in English and cover letter in Norwegian to slorentedecelis@rws.com. Should you have any specific queries about the role, you can contact the following contact:

Marie Söderberg Translation Line Manager                     

msoderberg@rws.com

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. 

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner, putting clients fist and winning together, to pioneer, innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage, to progress, aiming high and growing through actions and to deliver, owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients.

RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics. 

RWS Values 

Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as RWS.

Recruitment Agencies: RWS Holdings PLC does not accept agency resumes.  Please do not forward any unsolicited resumes to any RWS employees.  Any unsolicited resume received will be treated as the property of RWS and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such resume will be considered null and void.