Native Portuguese Speaker for Translation & Interpreting
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have a 2:1 or above in your degree? Are you a native Portuguese speaker? Are you looking for a great career where you can travel the world?
We are recruiting for native level Portuguese speakers who can work as both translators and interpreters to support us in our work on exciting, life-saving projects. We need excellent communicators who can help us with translation work based in our Leeds office and also support us as an interpreter in client meetings & events.
You will be working closely with our Clinical Systems Analysts and our Account Managers – helping them to design & improve our Portuguese system and sell it to new customers abroad.
We value your enthusiasm, problem solving and communication skills more than previous work experience but you will have had some prior translation or interpreting experience and you will have lived or worked in the UK before.
Expenses for all travel are paid and there’s also an excellent starting salary and amazing benefits on offer!
Please note that this is a permanent role.
Requirements
- 2.1 or higher at degree level
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire to travel internationally
- A passion for learning and a desire to succeed
- The drive to take on new challenges
- Native Portuguese speaker
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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