Translator English

As per 1 January 2020, we are hiring a: Translator English (0,4 fte) 

The challenge

• Manage the translation tender of the university: maintain contacts with the translation partners, editors and the university’s purchase department
• Co-ordinate translation and editing services for internal clients, handle complaints
• Manage the university’s terminology list and acronym list (English)
• Handle in-house confidential and/or urgent translations on demand

The team
The UTLC team consists of 15 very committed and motivated people: lecturers, coaches and support staff. We are a service and client oriented Language Centre in an international, innovative and technical environment. Within the team you will have a high level of responsibility and independence.

Your Profile

• You are an accredited translator of English
• You have excellent digital skills
• You like to co-ordinate and manage
• You are an organized person
• You are flexible and a strong communicator
• You can work to short deadlines
• You are interculturally competent

Information and application
For further information, please contact Katja Hunfeld, Head of Department at the UT Language Centre, phone 00 31 489-1112 (e-mail: k.hunfeldutwente.nl).

To apply for this position, qualified candidates are requested to submit the application form, including a motivation letter and CV through the link below. Please, apply before 1 November 2019.

An assessment and an employment screening can be part of the procedure

Our Offer

• A contract for max. 16 hours a week for the duration of two years and a salary of max. € 4.274,= based on fulltime employment, according to CAO-nu and a UFO-profile of Tolk/Vertaler 1
• Excellent terms of employment, such as professional and personal development programmes
   

The Organization

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.