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About the role

About BTS

BTS is a leading consulting and leadership development firm that empowers organizations to achieve tangible results through people development initiatives. With practice areas in Strategic Alignment, Business Acumen, Leadership, Coaching, Change, and Transformation, BTS utilizes experiential learning and innovative tools to enable leaders to practice decision-making in a risk-free environment. Serving over 450 top local, regional, and global businesses, including 70% of Fortune 100 companies, BTS boasts a team of 1000+ highly skilled professionals. Visit www.bts.com for more information.

Our #1 Value is Positive Spirit and Fun!

The Role

We are seeking an organised individual who is highly motivated and works well independently in a fast-paced environment, as well as within a team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Global Translations Team, reviewing the Spanish translations of our global solutions. The reviews will be done through a Translation Software (Phrase). The candidate must be bilingual Spanish and English.

This is a temporary position, initially intended to cover a colleague on medical leave, with an immediate start.

The role can be based in Madrid or Bilbao, where BTS has offices. We follow a hybrid working model, with 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office, encouraging regular in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities

Review Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa.
Internalize/contextualize the translations for all the BTS language and terminology.
Effectively communicating with internal stakeholders, clients and colleagues to ensure high quality translated materials.
Work with colleagues from global translations teams to create best practices, and processes and build knowledge.
Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Necessary Skills

Writing and Drafting Skills.
Native Spanish Speaker.
English proficiency level required.
Experience with Translations AI Platforms.
Knowledge in Phrase is a plus.
Experience working in digital platforms.
In possession of excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and confidence in dealing with people
Experience using Microsoft Office is required (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Independent, a quick learner and comfortable taking on responsibility

Nice to Have

Fluency in European Portuguese (not Brazilian Portuguese)
Effective interpersonal skills and communication
Highly organised and flexible: pro-active; always a step ahead and on top of tasks at hand; communicates needs, instructions and decisions clearly, both verbally and in writing .
Highly reliable in order to inspire trust and motivate other members of the team.
Comfortable connecting with peers virtually, especially since bts is a global, matrixed organization.
Resilience
Shows positive and solution-finding attitude when faced with challenges.
Shows confidence to perform own role without unnecessary support in normal circumstances.

Key skills/competency

Spanish Translation
English Proficiency
Translation Software
Phrase Software
Content Review
Document Translation
Bilingual
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Digital Platforms

How to get hired

Tailor your resume: Highlight your bilingual Spanish and English skills, translation experience, and familiarity with digital platforms and MS Office.
Showcase your communication skills: Emphasize your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues.
Demonstrate independence and learning ability: Provide examples of how you work well independently, learn quickly, and take on responsibility.
Address the temporary nature: Clearly state your availability for a temporary position and your motivation for this specific role.
Research BTS: Understand their practice areas and values to align your application with their culture.

Frequently asked questions

What is the work arrangement for the Spanish Translations Specialist Junior role at BTS?

This is a hybrid role, allowing for 3 days of remote work and 2 days in the office per week. The office locations are in Madrid or Bilbao.

Is this a permanent or temporary position at BTS?

This is a temporary position, initially intended to cover a colleague on medical leave. An immediate start is required.

What software is used for translations at BTS?

The role involves using a Translation Software called Phrase for reviewing translations.

What are the language requirements for the Spanish Translations Specialist Junior?

The ideal candidate must be bilingual in Spanish and English, with Spanish being their native language. English proficiency is also required.

What is BTS's approach to employee development?

BTS focuses on people development initiatives, using experiential learning and innovative tools to empower leaders and achieve tangible results.

What are the key responsibilities of a Spanish Translations Specialist Junior?

Key responsibilities include reviewing English to Spanish translations (and vice versa), contextualizing translations, communicating with stakeholders, and contributing to best practices within the global translations team.

Does BTS have offices in Spain for this role?

Yes, BTS has offices in Madrid and Bilbao, where this temporary Spanish Translations Specialist Junior role can be based.

What makes the BTS culture unique?

BTS emphasizes a 'Positive Spirit and Fun!' culture, encouraging collaboration and a solution-finding attitude among its employees.

Spanish Translations Specialist Junior - Temporary

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