French Language Expert - (3-month contract)

Role & responsibilities

Here is a comprehensive job description for a French Language Expert on a 3-month contract with a European recruitment company, requiring highest-level proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehension.

Position Overview

A French Language Expert will deliver advanced linguistic support, ensuring accuracy and professionalism across all French-language communications and documents. The position is for a fixed-term, three-month contract within a European recruitment firm and demands the highest level of proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding French.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate and proofread a variety of documents from French to English and vice versa with utmost precision and cultural relevance.

• Draft, review, and edit French-language communications including marketing material, contracts, and candidate correspondence.

• Provide linguistic expertise for recruitment campaigns, candidate sourcing, and client interactions in French.

• Ensure top-tier accuracy and consistency in terminology, style, and presentation.

• Collaborate with recruitment teams to refine and tailor French-language messaging and outreach.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data security protocols in all language-related operations.

Essential Qualifications

Native or near-native proficiency in French (read, write, understand at expert level) and strong English skills.

Bachelors or Masters Degree in French, Linguistics, Translation, or relevant field.

Demonstrable experience in translation, proofreading, and editing, ideally within recruitment or HR context.

Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills.

Desired Skills

Expertise in translation support tools and modern editing technologies.

Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines.

Teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.

Proven cultural awareness and the ability to adapt messaging for European contexts.

Contract Details

Duration: 3 months (Fixed-Term).

Location: Remote or Onsite (Europe-based firm; flexibility may apply).

Schedule: Full-Time (Standard business hours, Monday to Friday).

Application Requirements

Certification of language proficiency (DALF/DELF or equivalent).

Sample of prior French-language work (translation/editing/writing).

References validating linguistic expertise and project management abilities.

This job description captures all required elements for hiring a high-level French language professional for a short-term assignment within a European recruitment context, ensuring all critical qualifications and responsibilities are specified.