View Jobs Description
| £12,480 per annum
Eradicating the final barrier of global communication….
At thebigword, we specialise in language solutions, translating over 1 billion words annually, support more than 250 languages and handle millions of interpreting minutes each year. As one of the largest language service providers globally, we utilise the greatest minds and boundary shattering technology to deliver phenomenal quality at scale to both our clients and linguist network.We’re proud that our services support thousands of people every single day, from NHS workers to global brands across the world.
Joining our team is not just a career, it’s being part of something much bigger!
At thebigword, everything we do is underpinned by our ELITE values (Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, Trusted, Empowerment) and we strive to be the best we can be in all that we do. Find out more about our values and the benefits of becoming a ‘bigworder’ here: https://en-gb.thebigword.com/about-us/career/
Perks That Make You Smile
Our people are the key to our success so we reward them with excellent benefits and perks including:
- Access your pay as you earn it through our financial wellbeing platform ‘Wagestream,’ a tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement that increases with length of service.
- Healthcare Cashback Plan - Health insurance products in the UK that helps people cover every day healthcare needs by providing cashback on a range of health benefits including dental and optical.
- Discounts at over 30,000 merchants for you and up to 5 family members to save on travel, electronics, tickets, cinema, and more!
- Employee Assistance Program – 24-hour mental health support to help our team members live happier, healthier lives.
- Apprenticeships, Qualifications & Development Opportunities – You can also access 1000’s of online courses to enhance your personal hobbies and interests.
- Long-Service Awards, Wedding & New Baby Gifts
- Up to 2 Paid Volunteer Days – Take time off to give back to your local community, or a cause close to your heart.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, CSR Committee, and Wellbeing Committee – Cementing our dedication to being an equal opportunities employer, these valuable groups are active across our organisation, supporting in change initiatives across the business, and shining a light on these important areas.
- Discounted taste card membership.
Enjoy ‘the Brainworks’, our vibrant and collaborative office:
- Free on-site Parking
- Free Breakfast at the Brainworks.
- Zen-Den – at the Brainworks. A calm and tranquil space for prayer, relaxation, and your wellbeing
- Fun Activities – Enjoy Pool, Table-Tennis or Giant Chess along with fun and frequent events.
What’s in it for you?
Our apprenticeship provider for this role is Juice Talent & Development. Through this Apprenticeship you’ll benefit from:
- Achievement of the prestigious Level 3 Business Administration Standard
- Achieve a Franklin Covey certificate to recognise completion of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- An all access pass to Franklin Covey’s extensive online leadership and development resources
- Improve your personal brand, career progression and business prospects by enhancing your administration skills
- A nationally recognised qualification at no cost to you
The Role Unveiled
Are you looking to kickstart your career in project management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow? If so, we want YOU to join our team as an Apprentice Project Administrator!
At thebigword, we're committed to nurturing talent and providing hands-on experience to aspiring professionals like you. As an Apprentice Project Administrator, you'll work closely with our seasoned project management team to support the successful delivery of exciting projects across our Translation Division.
Your Role in Action- Embark on a pursuit to complete your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship (takes approx. 15 months, 12 months with 3 months to complete end point assessment) with Juice Talent & Development as the Apprenticeship Provider, conquering challenges and achieving greatness within the specified time period.
- Support our project management team, completing administration tasks with finesse and precision, while providing invaluable support to your teammates.
- Race against the clock to ensure timely completion of tasks, following the guidance of our esteemed project management team and delivering results that dazzle and impress.
- Champion quality in all your endeavours, raising questions and seeking guidance from the project management team to ensure excellence in every task you undertake.
- Become a master of time management, skilfully logging your efforts and ensuring accurate records of your contributions to our team's success.
- Harness your problem-solving prowess to tackle challenges head-on, troubleshooting issues with confidence and escalating when necessary to overcome obstacles and achieve victory.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with our internal clients, becoming a trusted ally and forging bonds that will stand the test of time.
- Collaborate closely with a diverse array of internal and external resources, from Translators to Engineers to Proof-readers and beyond, ensuring seamless coordination and timely delivery of projects that leave our clients delighted.
- Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and grow in the field of project management.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
- A positive attitude and willingness to take initiative and contribute to team success.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- It would be great if you also have an interest in the language services industry!
- The programme has certain eligibility criteria, as required by the government. The rules are quite extensive but, in short, people can apply if they’ve had the right to work in the UK for the past three years
- Learners must either hold GCSE C / Level 4 English and maths qualifications, Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths or be able to achieve an equivalent qualification before they can complete their programme.
The Opportunity Awaits....
Ready to apply? Submit your CV, we’d love to hear from you! Once you've applied, we'll keep you informed throughout the process. Note that the successful candidate must be UK-based with the right to work in the UK.
If you'd prefer to join our freelance linguist community as a translator or interpreter, email your details to wordsynk.network@thebigword.com, and we'll be in touch.
Successful applicants will undergo a basic criminal record check, with some roles requiring additional clearances or SC clearance.