Location: St Pancras
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 December 2026
Hours: Full time (36 hours)
Grade: C
Salary: £31,244 per annum
This is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed
About the role
The British Library in Partnership with Qatar National Library has digitised over 2 million images of our collections relating to Qatar and the Gulf region. This Partnership brings to life rare and unique items, making them accessible for audiences worldwide on the Qatar Digital Library (QDL).
We are looking for an Arabic Translator to join the Translation Team. You will be responsible for providing the Arabic translation for different types of specialist content and ensuring the high quality of Arabic copy across the programme. Activities include translation and QA; using CAT tools; understanding and implementing the translation style guidelines of the programme; supporting other teams with tasks that require Arabic language skills. You will receive training to develop familiarity with both the subject matter of the content produced and the tools and systems used across the stages of production relevant to your work.
To apply, you will have excellent command of written Arabic and good writing skills in both English and Arabic. You will be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, good time management, and teamwork skills.
About us
We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.
What we can offer you
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25 days’ holiday plus 2.5 privilege days.
- Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
- Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits page.
Things you need to know
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We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.
- Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).
- Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.
Closing at 23:59 on Sunday 2 August 2026
