Transcription Production Assistant

Transcription Production Assistant Gateshead, England

Royal National Institute of Blind People
Full Time Gateshead, England 22888 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job reference
REQ0001712
Date posted
19/05/2023
Application closing date
04/06/2023
Location
Gateshead
Salary
£22,888 per year
Package
26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increases with service. Excellent pension scheme, staff discount scheme
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Attachments
JD - Transcription Production Assistant.docx RNIB - What we offer.docx
Job description

Salary: £22,888 per year

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours, Monday – Friday

Location: In person at Saltmeadows Road, Gateshead

We are looking for:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transcription Production Assistant position within our Transcription Team.

We are looking to recruit self-motivated individuals that can rise to the challenge of working within a fast paced environment and enjoy working in a supportive team.

The Transcription Team transform standard documents into accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people. All the important correspondence you get through your letterbox, we are responsible for making accessible. You will be part of the team that extracts the information/text from these documents and formats into either Large Print, Braille, Audio or EasyRead.

Reporting to a Transcription Team Leader your main responsibilities will include:

  • Producing a range of alternative formats including Large Print, Braille and Audio within the Microsoft package and other in-house programs to client specific requests
  • Working with speed and accuracy whilst maintaining agreed quality standards
  • Assisting automated production routes and delivering feedback to Team Leaders on any non-conformances
  • Scanning documents through OCR software to deliver data to colleagues
  • Proofing other colleagues work for any non-conformance

What you’ll need to succeed in this role

  • The ability to work in a production environment
  • The ability to use machinery, equipment and software including Microsoft applications
  • Experience of working to Service Level Agreements
  • Experience of implementing process improvements
  • Experience of training other members of staff and giving relevant feedback

What we offer:
RNIB Prides itself on being a great place to work with a range of flexible benefits and a positive, progressive culture. We offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment, a flexible work life balance environment, as well as a benefits package including:

  • 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays – pro rata), which increase with service, plus one grace day per year.
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • RNIB Rewards - Our employee discounts platform gives you access to offers at over 800 in-store and online retailers
  • In-house training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and management development programmes

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this role, please apply online, uploading your CV and cover letter telling us how you meet the criteria for the role, particularly your experience of working in a production environment and of using machinery, equipment and software.

Previous applicants from that last 3 months, need not apply.

If you are having trouble applying online, please contact us on [email protected], or call us on 0207 391 2111.

We reserve the right to close this role early in the event of a high number of applications.

Due to the nature of the role, job offers are subject to a satisfactory financial sanctions and enhanced DBS check.

Transcription Production Assistant
Royal National Institute of Blind People

www.rnib.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
Matt Stringer
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1868
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