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Read on!\nWe’re looking for bilingual speakers to join us on a Bilingual Business Administrator Apprenticeship, where you’ll build a recognised qualification while developing a career in professional interpreting.\nWe’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who speak English and one of the following languages:\nKurdish (Sorani)\nArabic\nRomanian\nPolish\nFarsi (Persian)\nIf you have fluency in English and any other language not listed, we'd still love to hear from you!\nThe Role Unveiled\nAs a Bilingual Business Administrator Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting our Operations team while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a long-term career in Language Services. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced operational environment, supporting work that makes a real difference every day.\nYou will complete a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship, specifically designed with a focus on Telephone Interpreting and Public Sector services. Alongside your formal learning, you will gain practical insight into how language services operate at scale, develop sector knowledge, and build a strong foundation in professional services delivery. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in the industry, as well as a cohort of apprentices joining the organisation at the same time.\nIn this role, you will support the coordination and delivery of services to some of the world’s largest public and private sector organisations, across industries including automotive, pharmaceutical and global sports. 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