Translation Coordinator

To access this job advert in BSL please click here https://youtu.be/6WxOarwB8Sc?si=fcgjApwc8GDGJyq7 Join Our Growing Team at Sign Solutions! Are you passionate about making a difference? Due to our rapidly expanding client base, Sign Solutions is excited to grow our team! Sign Solutions, founded in 1998 , provides interpreting and translation services to the Deaf community across the UK. Our mission is 'To provide access and combat inequality by enabling people of different languages, cultures and communities to talk to each other' and we do this through our range of non‑spoken services, contributing to breaking down communication barriers for Deaf people. Our services include face‑to‑face and pre‑booked video interpreting, Deaf Awareness Training, Access to Work support for Deaf employees, BSL translations, and our on‑demand video interpreting platform, InterpretersLive!, a service providing instant communication between Deaf and hearing people through qualified British Sign Language interpreters. All of our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As an organisation with over 27 years of experience , we aim to incorporate our values into our everyday work. Our values are to Empower Deaf People Provide Innovative Solutions Deliver the highest quality services Be responsive to our customers Value customer satisfaction We are a growing organisation that is full of passionate people wanting to make a difference, if you believe you can bring enthusiasm, tenacity, and a professional approach to work, we encourage you to apply for a role with us, today! Applicants must be UK residents and by the start of employment and have permission to work in the UK. In addition, you are required to hold or undertake a DBS check for roles within Sign Solutions. Translation Coordinator Sign Solutions is looking for an experienced British Sign Language (BSL) Translation Coordinator to join our growing BSL translation team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating British Sign Language (BSL) translation work that makes a real difference to accessibility and inclusion. About the role As Translation Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing translation and editing workflows, liaising with translators, editors, and internal teams to ensure high‑quality BSL content is delivered on time and in line with ISO standards and client expectations. Key responsibilities Coordinate end‑to‑end BSL translation and editing projects including diary management Allocate work to translators and editors and manage deadlines Quality check BSL translations, subtitles, and visual alignment Client meetings and relationship management Preparing and issuing client quotes, following up as required Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders regarding progress and delivery Maintain accurate records and workflows in line with ISO requirements Support continuous improvement within the translation function Meet KPIs Strong coordination and multi-tasking skills Skills and experience Qualifications / experience (one of the following): Degree in Translation (e.g. BA/MA Translation or Translation & Interpreting) and at least 2 years’ full-time professional translation experience. Degree in another subject and at least 2 years’ full-time professional translation experience. No degree required with at least 5 years’ full-time professional BSL translation experience. Experience coordinating translation or language services (desirable) Strong attention to detail and quality standards Confidence working with subtitles, editing, and BSL visual alignment Able to offer additional editing knowledge and/or skills Excellent organisation, communication, and time‑management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Video editing experience preferably with BSL videos/ translations and subtitling Experience using Media Encoder and Premier-Pro Salary and benefits Salary: From £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Benefits include flexible working, wellbeing support, pension, training opportunities, and working as part of an inclusive and value‐driven organisation. Location Remote/hybrid working, with access to our Ipsley, Redditch office when required. How to apply If you are passionate about accessibility, language services, and delivering high‑quality BSL content, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement. What's in it for you? Start salary from £26,000 – £28,000 dependent on experience. 20-25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Full Time Equivalent) Pension scheme Training and CPD DBS Renewal Relocation packages available Attendance bonus scheme Health and Wellbeing schemes Wellbeing Accreditations Policies to include Mental Health, Menopause and more Employee Assistance Programme / Cash Plan Access to discounts from hundreds of leading retailers Access to mental health specialist support Birthday celebrations/gifts Team events Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) and (SSP) Flexible contracts available Work for an established company with 27 years in the industry Supportive and flexible employer Real Living Wage Employer Work for a Disability Confident Leader And more!