Vendor Manager

translate plus, an award-winning Top 10 international Language Services Provider, including, Top 3 in the EU and Top 2 in the UK, is a Publicis Groupe company, one of the most well-established advertising corporations globally. translate plus sits within the network’s cross-media production platform, Publicis Production. This brings together production specialists who are experts in: video, digital media, and print, to produce award-winning content for leading global brands. 

Recent recognition awards for translate plus include an award for “Great Employers”, and an award for “Women in Business”, more details can be found on our website regarding these two great achievements.  

translate plus also promotes numerous employee well-being policies across all our offices, which align with Publicis Groupe guidelines. We offer WFH flexibility to all employees as well as relevant programmes to help promote mental and physical well-being. 

translate plus is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age citizenship, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

About Us: We are seeking a highly motivated Vendor Manager experienced in translation working on Life Science/Pharma clients to work from our London office (hybrid role) to join our team and help us attract and retain top-tier talent in these critical fields.

We are open to discuss a 6-months FTC or a perm position.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Strategy: Partner with hiring managers to understand freelance needs and develop effective recruiting strategies tailored to attract top-tier talent in medical translation, writing, and copywriting.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilise a variety of sourcing methods including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Screening and Assessment: Review resumes, conduct interviews, administer tests, and assess freelance candidates to determine their suitability for various roles within the organisation.
• Onboarding: Collaborate with internal teams to create and execute comprehensive onboarding plans for new hires.
• Candidate Experience: Maintain strong relationships with candidates and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Translation, Languages, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in vendor management/ recruiting translators, writers, and copywriters specializing in Pharma, Life Sciences, and Medicine.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with medical terminology and industry trends within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Track Record: Proven success in sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Skills: Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independence: Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.

What we offer:

• Career development and progression possibilities
• High quality trainings (via inhouse and external trainers) and access to thousands of on-line/e-learning courses to develop essential, functional and industry skills (via Publicis Marcel, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
• Work your world – As part of the Publicis Groupe policy, up to 6 weeks of working from a different country
• Café Marcel – Networking opportunities with fellow colleagues in the Publicis Groupe all around the world
• Inhouse subsidised Publicis Groupe restaurant
• Access to subsidised wellness activities (acupuncture, manicures and massages)
• Staff discount at bars and restaurants in the local area around the office
• Staff discount at Westfield shopping centre
• Life assurance and Income protection (disability benefit)
• Paid leave days increase on yearly basis
• Work in an Iconic office complex

We also offer an extensive Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes:

• Team building events
• Working from home
• Flex hours
• Office equipment allowance
• Family friendly policies (extended maternity/paternity leaves etc)
• Help@hand (health and wellbeing support)
• Breakfast, fruits, tea, coffee, cereal
• Team lunches
• Easter hamper
• Pizza day (in office)
• Flu vaccine
• Eye test
• Friday drinks
• Summer gathering
• Christmas gathering
• Christmas gifts/vouchers

In addition to the general benefits scheme we also offer a Service Recognition Plan, which means that with every year at translate plus there are additional rewards for employees such as extra holidays, dental insurance, bonus payments, treats & vouchers, etc.

Do you want to work for a market-leading company?

If you cannot wait to become the next member of our successful team, please contact us now!

Please note that we normally receive a very large number of applications. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible should you be invited for an interview. If you are not invited for an interview at this stage, your application will be saved for future consideration - with your explicit permission and as per our GDPR-policy and/or related official regulations.