Translation Coordinator | Ford of Europe Calex

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Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward‑thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.

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We are currently seeking to recruit a Translation Coordinator to join our Ford of Europe Production House.

The Translation Coordinator role plays a pivotal part in managing and overseeing all aspects of translation projects from inception to completion. This position requires a highly organised and detail‑oriented individual with strong project management skills and a passion for linguistic accuracy. The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating resources, managing timelines, ensuring quality, and facilitating seamless communication between clients, internal teams, and our global network of translators to ensure the timely delivery of high‑quality, accurate, and culturally appropriate translated content across various platforms and formats, including digital, print, and multimedia.

• Coordinate and manage translation projects from initiation to completion, overseeing all phases including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Receive, analyse, and prioritise translation requests, gathering all necessary information such as deadlines, language registers, and specific terminology.
• Assign translation tasks to in‑house and external translators, editors, and proofreaders, ensuring appropriate resource allocation.
• Monitor project timelines and workflows diligently, proactively identifying and resolving any issues to ensure deadlines are met.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication between clients, translators, and internal departments, providing regular status updates and addressing queries.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, adherence to style guides, and proper terminology usage, maintaining the original meaning and tone, often reviewing content within its final layout or digital environment.
• Maintain and update translation memories, glossaries, and style guides to ensure consistency across all projects.
• Prepare project quotes, manage budgets, and process invoices related to translation services.
• Utilise and maintain translation management systems (TMS), CAT (Computer‑Assisted Translation) tools, and other relevant software and platforms to optimise workflow efficiency and ensure consistency.
• Provide feedback and support to translators, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with external translation vendors and individual translators.
• Assist with other language‑related initiatives and special projects as needed.
• Collaborate with Design Team to address layout, formatting, and cultural adaptation issues post‑translation.

• Bachelor's degree in Languages, Translation, Linguistics, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2‑5 years of experience in translation project management or coordination.
• Fluency in English and at least one other language is required; proficiency in multiple languages is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing multiple stakeholders across different locations.
• Familiarity with translation management software (TMS) and other relevant translation tools.
• Strong knowledge of translation and interpretation processes and protocols.
• Strong technical aptitude and comfort with learning and adapting to new software and digital tools.
• Exceptional organisational and project…