Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you organised, people-focused, and passionate about connecting talented professionals with opportunities in the translation and localisation industry? Our international language services organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment across translation, localisation, interpreting, project management, technology, and corporate functions. If you enjoy building relationships, coordinating hiring activity, and creating positive candidate experiences in a fast-paced environment, join our talent acquisition team and help us attract the people who enable global communication.

Support Talent Acquisition Across Translation and Localisation

In this role, you will support the delivery of end-to-end recruitment activities for roles across multiple markets and business functions. Working closely with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition colleagues, you will help identify qualified candidates, maintain accurate recruitment records, coordinate interviews, and ensure a professional and inclusive candidate journey from application through offer.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Management

• Support end-to-end recruitment for junior and mid-level positions across translation, localisation, interpreting, language technology, project management and corporate teams.
• Source potential candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals and other relevant talent channels.
• Review applications and CVs against role requirements, prepare candidate shortlists and support initial screening activities.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, video calls, assessments, interviewer availability and other recruitment logistics.
• Maintain clear, timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Update candidate records, recruitment stages and notes in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data accuracy and process compliance.
• Liaise with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Partners to understand recruitment requirements, track progress and escalate delays or issues.
• Support the preparation of job descriptions, vacancy advertisements and candidate communications that accurately reflect our employer brand.
• Assist with candidate assessments, reference checks, offer administration and pre-employment documentation.
• Help maintain talent pools for language professionals, including translators, editors, interpreters, linguists and localisation specialists.
• Prepare recruitment reports and provide updates on pipeline activity, time-to-hire, candidate progress and other hiring metrics.
• Support employer branding, careers events and recruitment marketing initiatives across relevant markets.
• Handle candidate information confidentially and follow applicable data protection requirements and company policies.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and consistent candidate experience across all recruitment activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

• 2-3 years' experience in talent acquisition or recruitment within the translation & localization industry is a MUST.
• Experience supporting recruitment processes in a high-volume, international or fast-paced environment is desirable.
• Experience in the translation, localisation, interpreting, language technology or global services industry.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment platforms and sourcing tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and candidate-focused approach.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and deadlines.
• Ability to build effective relationships with candidates, Hiring Managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Confident using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including spreadsheets, email and online collaboration tools
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently as well as part of an international team.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.