Localisation Associate (German speaking) - Relocation to Athens, Greece

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with a presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now.

Localisation Associate – Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and implement translation projects within XTM TMS, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met while working closely with the Enterprise Project Manager.
• Identify and implement AI tools (e.g., machine translation, language models) to improve workflow efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and maintain high-quality outputs.
• Responsible for translation efforts for a variety of content types from English into German, ensuring consistency and quality across all products while working closely with content teams.
• Perform file alignments, update and maintain translation memories, and prepare files for translation to ensure efficient use of resources and content reusability.
• Source, onboard, and manage external translators, Language Service Providers, and SMEs, building strong working relationships to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Provide clear briefings to ensure suppliers understand project scope, deliverables, and expectations.
• Conduct rigorous quality checks on translated materials to ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and technical precision while working closely with the Localisation Lead to uphold PeopleCert's quality standards.
• Act as the central point of communication for feedback, proactively addressing issues and escalating them to the Localisation Lead and Enterprise Project Manager when needed.
• Ensure all administrative duties, including file management, reporting, and supplier communications, are handled accurately and on time, while collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project workflows.

Qualifications

• Native or equivalent fluency in German and English, with strong translation skills from English into German.
• Experience working in an LSP environment or translation function, focusing on managing translation or localisation projects from English into German; experience in the professional education sector is preferred.
• Academic background in Translation Studies or German Linguistics is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting time and budget requirements, working closely with cross‑functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Experience with CAT tools, machine translation, and TMS (experience with XTM is advantageous).
• Experience handling various file formats (MS Office, InDesign, etc.) with solid understanding of file engineering within localisation.
• ECDL Advanced level certification is desirable.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to build successful relationships with external suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating closely with relevant stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Work in an international, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Two free vouchers for certifications from PeopleCert's portfolio per year.
• Complimentary coffee and tea on premises.
• Extensive learning experience using best practices in a global environment.
• Constant personal and professional development.
• Relocation package.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.