Localisation Project Manager (18 Months FTC)

Summary: The Localisation Project Manager at WSET will oversee the management and delivery of multilingual projects, ensuring educational content is accurately translated and culturally relevant for international markets. This role involves coordinating various content types, managing external vendors, and maintaining communication across teams. The position is an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension, aimed at contributing to WSET's mission of empowering individuals through quality learning experiences. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment while collaborating with global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end localisation projects across multiple content types (educational, exam, marketing, digital).
• Edit and prepare source texts for translation and internationalisation.
• Brief, manage and quality-check work from external vendors (translators, editors, designers, etc.).
• Maintain clear communication across internal teams on project timelines, budgets, and progress.
• Review and edit English content alongside the Editorial Manager.
• Monitor and improve localisation quality metrics and workflows.
• Manage localisation assets including Translation Memories and Term Bases.
• Support vendor recruitment, onboarding, and quality management.
• Ensure accessibility compliance for educational content where required.
• Collaborate on internationalisation efforts, adapting content to ensure cultural and regional relevance.

Key Skills:

• Hands-on experience with CAT tools (XTM is preferred) for Localisation project management.
• Fluent in a second language in any of the following languages: German, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Simplified Chinese or Turkish.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven abilities in project planning, resource and risk management.
• Detail-orientated.
• Capability to explain very complex issues to the wider cross-functional team who may not have a deep understanding of Localisation.
• Ability to work independently.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other