Join our team
As a specialized translation company, Fry & Bonthrone is only as good as the people who work for it. We therefore aim to recruit staff who are committed to excellence, and to provide them with the tools and training they need to do their best. We offer interesting, challenging work as part of a successful, multinational team, a competitive salary including a bonus scheme, unparalleled training, and good development opportunities. And it goes without saying that we are an equal opportunities employer.
We currently have the following open positions:
Project manager
Fry & Bonthrone's project management team acts as a central point of contact to customers, internal staff, and any external suppliers, freeing up translators to concentrate on the translation itself. They combine customer orientation and business savvy with strong organizational, communications, and team skills and knowledge of the translation process. They are able to manage multiple projects of varying levels of complexity at the same time, while focusing on pragmatic, efficient solutions.
We are currently looking for a project manager to start as soon as possible. Candidates should have translation/language or commercial qualifications and an extremely good knowledge of written and spoken German and English, as well as strong MS Office skills. They should be reliable, flexible and have an eye for detail. Relevant work experience is an advantage.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the following form and attach your full CV and a covering letter indicating why you would like to come and work with us (one combined document only; max. 400 KB). We will then contact you with further information.
Project Manager application form
In-house translator – German-English
Our in-house translators are the linchpin of our quality-driven translation model. They combine an excellent command of their source and target languages with specialist knowledge in our target areas, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to excellence.
We have an immediate opening in our English group for a specialist translator. Candidates must be native speakers of English and have an excellent professional knowledge of German; a knowledge of additional languages is an advantage but not mandatory. They should have a degree in translation, business, and/or another relevant discipline. Strong MS Office skills are also required, plus a good working knowledge of translation technology tools if possible. Customer orientation, flexibility and a “can do” attitude are additional requirements. Work experience in a comparable position and knowledge of our customer industries are a distinct advantage. Regardless of background, we expect all translators to update and enhance their skills on a continuous basis to keep up with our rapidly moving client industries.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the following form and attach your full CV and a covering letter indicating why you would like to come and work with us (one combined document only; max. 400 KB). Please do not send applications by post in the first instance; we will contact you if we need additional information. Please also note, due to the specialized nature of our work, we require all applicants to complete (short) standardized test translations.
In-house Translator application form
Student interns
For many years now, our student internships have provided young people with in-depth insights into the translation industry and initial professional experience. In some cases these placements can lead to longer-term employment relationships after graduation. Students receive intensive induction training and are integrated into our daily operations, allowing them to make a real contribution to our business. A salary and accommodation are provided.
If you are:
– thorough and committed to excellence in your work,
– equipped with above-average language skills,
– willing to apply and enhance your knowledge,
– open to other cultures, and
– available for a minimum of three months,
we’d be interested in hearing from you. Please fill out the following form and attach your full CV and a covering letter indicating why you would like to come and work with us (one combined document only; max. 400 KB). We will then contact you with further information.
We regret that we have no vacancies for internships at present, but are interested in hearing from candidates to start in November 2008 and early 2009.
Student Intern application form
Freelancers
Our freelance colleagues support us in our areas of specialization during peak periods or offer complementary skills and language combinations. Reliable and professional, they turn out high-quality texts, often to tight deadlines. We offer a long-term partnership that recognizes this professionalism and includes fair, prompt payment and mutual feedback. After all, we expect to learn from you as well as vice versa.
If you have these qualities and a proven track record in our areas of specialization, we would be interested in hearing from you. To contact us, simply fill out the following form to receive further information. We would also appreciate a full CV and a covering letter (one combined document only; max. 400 KB). Please note that, due to the specialized nature of our work, we require all applicants to complete (short) standardized test translations. Please also note that our core business comprises translations from German to English and vice versa. We therefore regret that we are unable to respond to applications for other language combinations.