*this role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion.

The role in a nutshell

The Localisation Executive is a key part of the Creative Services team, responsible for ensuring the very best quality translation/transcreation and cultural relevance of UNiDAYS global sites/markets. As well as ensuring daily requests are processed and delivered accurately and to SLA, in partnership with our translation agency, the Localisation Executive uses their language skills and cultural expertise to educate the UNiDAYS business and facilitate the creation of messaging that resonates and excites the in-region student demographics. 

Excellent attention to detail as well as being extremely self-motivated, you will have a results-driven and proactive attitude, as well as an organised outlook with the ability to understand the wider-context of your workload and can prioritise with ease.

Day to day responsibilities 

  • Deliver translation, transcreation and localisation services across multiple channels, business teams and markets
  • Research for and review creative across multiple regions reporting back any potential cultural considerations and localisation requirements 
  • Manage the day-to-day translation/transcreation process end-to-end, from briefing the agency, feedback and implementing with the copy team and designers
  • Apply cultural and language expertise to prepare comms and campaigns for market, working and writing in-language where required
  • Assess transcreation options provided by agency linguists, choosing based on the the resonance in-market and consistency across languages
  • Work in daily conjunction with our external translation agency to facilitate and feed back on transcreation projects, maintaining and increasing the quality of the transcreation outputs 
  • Use linguistic knowledge to proofread and adapt in-language communications
  • Contribute to research and cultural insights for the business’ foreign markets, assuring we are always ahead of the curve
  • Support on linguistic reviews with internal natives and external agencies for inconsistencies, localisation issues and ongoing optimisation across multiple channels
  • Optimise the translation briefing and delivery processes with the agency, finding efficiencies and opportunities to streamline and make smoother
  • Maintain the UNiDAYS translation memory and foreign-language brand messaging bank 
  • You will evaluate and measure your own performance and seek feedback for continuous improvement. You also commit to regular check-ins with your line manager and to be proactive in completing your quarterly, Mid-Year and End of Year reviews to ensure your manager has enough time to complete before the deadline.

What we need from you

  • Experience working with digital platforms
  • Knowledge of translation/transcreation and the processes/skills involved
  • Fluency in German, knowledge of other foreign languages is a plus
  • Understanding of cultural and linguistic nuances across EMEA
  • Some experience of the creative process, contributing to ideation and creative campaign

Perks

We've accomplished a lot since we started in 2011, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. This is the chance for you to get in on ground zero. An opportunity to make a difference within the business with global reach. We are the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members in 115 markets including the US, UK, Germany, India, Canada and Australia. We work with 800 of the world’s biggest brands globally, taking their products and services into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals, delivering engagement, building affinity and sales. You’ll also be working for a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM company who have been recognised on the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing and UK's Best Workplaces for Women 2022 list. To find out more about our workplace initiatives, see our UK exclusive case study with Great Place to Work and be sure to visit our profile for more information.

We offer a fast paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at UNiDAYS, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That's why we're pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.

Our perks include:

  • 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays
  • Competitive salaries
  • 4pm finishes every Friday
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private health insurance (Vitality)
  • Income protection policy
  • Life assurance policy
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Enhanced parental leave pay
  • Core hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your time
  • Regular team building activities
  • The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
  • Good Vibes Program: we know we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of working and UNiDAYS has always taken pride in the community we’ve created in the office but we’re just as committed to creating an innovative approach to fostering connections and improving engagement outside of the office! We want to boost your remote working experience so think virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers just to name a few!
  • Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. 

 

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