RAD Media Coordinator and Registered Sign Language Translator
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our London office and filming studio
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, although part-time applications will be considered
Help shape the future of accessible translation and media
Are you a Registered Sign Language Translator with a passion for accessible media, high-quality British Sign Language translation and creating content that connects with deaf audiences?
The Royal Association for Deaf people is looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Media Coordinator and Registered Sign Language Translator to help drive forward our growing translation and media services.
This is an exciting and varied role combining professional translation, accessible media production, project coordination, studio management and service development. You will deliver high-quality British Sign Language and English translations, coordinate projects from initial enquiry through to completion, and help develop new opportunities for RAD Media.
You will also have access to RAD Media’s dedicated London filming studios, giving you the opportunity to work in a professional production environment and help shape how our facilities and services develop.
What you will be doing
- Deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate British Sign Language and English translations for commercial clients and RAD projects.
- Produce filmed, in-vision and accessible media content for websites, campaigns, social media, policies and other communications.
- Coordinate translation and media projects from initial enquiry through to final delivery.
- Work with customers to understand their requirements and recommend appropriate translation and accessibility solutions.
- Lead studio-based filming and support editing and production processes.
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of RAD Media’s London filming studios.
- Ensure studio facilities and equipment are maintained and ready for use.
- Apply effective quality assurance and translation review processes.
- Build positive relationships with clients, partners, translators, editors and media professionals.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for translation, accessible media production and studio hire.
- Help promote RAD Media and contribute to the growth, visibility and commercial success of the service.
What we are looking for
- Registration as a Registered Sign Language Translator with the National Register of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People.
- A recognised qualification in British Sign Language and English translation.
- Proven experience of delivering professional British Sign Language and English translation across different formats.
- Experience of filmed, in-vision or accessible media translation.
- Strong knowledge of deaf culture and the accessibility needs of deaf communities.
- Excellent British Sign Language and English language skills.
- Experience coordinating projects, customer enquiries and competing priorities.
- A strong commitment to accuracy, accessibility and high-quality delivery.
- Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in developing new services and opportunities.
- Ability to attend the London office regularly and travel when required.
Experience of media production, filming, editing workflows, studio equipment, business development or accessible content design would be an advantage.
Why join RAD?
- Play a leading role in driving forward RAD’s translation and media services.
- Work for a deaf-led organisation with accessibility and deaf culture at its heart.
- Use RAD Media’s dedicated London filming studios and professional production facilities.
- Deliver creative work that makes information more accessible to deaf people.
- Work across a varied range of translation, media and commercial projects.
- Help develop new services, partnerships and opportunities for growth.
- Benefit from flexible working and ongoing professional development.
- Join an inclusive, supportive and values-driven organisation.
RAD welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds and particularly encourages applications from deaf people. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Communication support and British Sign Language interpreters will be provided during the recruitment process where required.
Interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applicants are shortlisted. Once an offer has been accepted, we will no longer accept any further applications.
Media Coordinator and Registered Sign Language Translator in London employer: Royal Association for Deaf People
Join TeamRAD as a Services Support Worker in London, where you will be part of a dedicated team providing essential support to deaf and deafblind individuals. We offer a flexible working environment with competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, ensuring that you can grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. With benefits like life assurance, a generous pension scheme, and 30 days annual leave for permanent roles, we are committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling workplace for all our employees.
Contact Details:
Royal Association for Deaf People Recruitment Team
