View Vacancy - Internal communications Interpreter-Translator (RUS23.611)

The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for an Internal communications Interpreter-Translator

The jobholder will provide high quality interpretation and translation services for the British Embassy in Moscow.

This includes translation of official correspondence, government statements, speeches, video scripts, and other materials. The job holder will be required to interpret at external and internal events, including VIP visits, negotiations, diplomatic meetings, staff meetings, and other occasions. 
The role will also involve working in close contact with external translation and interpretation agencies and ensuring they are providing a quality service.

Roles and responsibilities:

 •    Accompany senior diplomats (including the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission) on external meetings, providing interpretation from Russian to English and English to Russian.
•    Provide simultaneous / consecutive interpretation during formal events at different venues including the Ambassador’s Residence for external and internal audiences.
•    Translate speeches and messages for senior diplomats (including the Ambassador and DHM) and assist them with pronunciation and other questions concerning Russian linguistics.
•    Provide accurate and timely translation of official documents including statements, correspondence between the British and Russian governments, and legal agreements.
•    Publish official translations on GOV.UK.
•    Support the colleagues in Communication Team to ensure accurate translation of digital content, social media publications and other public communications.
•    Support colleagues in other sections including Post Security Officer, Corporate Services, and Facilities Management Services in translation of internal documents including contracts and technical documentation.
•    Manage relationship with external subcontractors (translation / interpretation agencies), outsource requests and deal with their contracts and payments as necessary.
•    Perform other duties deemed operationally necessary by Deputy / Head of Section.
•    Make a positive contribution to a positive and healthy workplace, as a member of British Embassy Moscow.

• Fluent English (C1 oral and written) and Russian (C2 oral and written);
• Experience interpreting in formal environments, ideally in technical legal, diplomatic or business;
• Experience translating formal documents, from English to Russian and vice versa.