Current Job Vacancies at A2i
Below is a list of positions currently available at A2i. If you’re interested in a job but have some questions, please get in touch. We have a great team, we’re looking to expand and we’re happy to be flexible. Please also get in touch if you have extensive and recent experience in transcription to any of our formats and might be interested in working for us. We’re happy to consider creating a new post for the right person.
Braille, Large Print & Audio Transcribers - full training given
We are looking for transcribers to join our team. You will need a strong background in using computers, as you will need to learn new programs quickly. Full training will be available in transcription to the different formats and all specialist programs. Experienced transcribers in any of the formats would be very much welcome and a higher salary will be considered.
Job Type: 6 months initial term, further work dependent on funding extension
Hours: 22.5 – 37.5 hours/week, core office hours (this is an office position, work-from-home will only be considered for experienced transcribers)
Salary: £24,570+ pa (depending on experience)
Start date: asap
Location: main office (BS6 5EE) work-from-home considered for experienced transcribers
Job reference: TRANSCRIBER0325
Job Description: See below.
Braille, Large Print & Audio Transcribers - Job Description
tasks
- Braille, Large Print and/or Audio transcription
- Customer liaison
Essential Requirements
- Good computing skills to include all Office programs
- Ability to extract and interpret non-text information such as graphics, layout and style
- Proven ability to learn computer skills/programs efficiently
- Good organisational skills and able to manage own workload
- Able to multitask and work efficiently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confident dealing with customers & bespoke requests
- Clear voice for audio recording
- Commitment to honesty and reliability
- Ability to fit in with existing team values of respect, fairness and equality
Preferred but not essential:
- Previous knowledge/experience of transcription (we’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who already have experience in any of our formats, and may consider a higher salary if appropriate)
- Maths or computing skills that can be applied to transcription (e.g. to learn Braille Maths, production of tactile diagrams, or Accessible PDFs)
Easy Read Transcriber
We are looking for someone to join our team mainly writing information in Easy Read. Applicants should have some experience of creating Easy Read or communicating with people with learning disabilities. Full training will be given in our own style and methods of production. Training in our other formats will also be available to develop a range of transcription skills.
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 25 – 37.5 hours/week, within core office hours
Salary: £24,570+ pa (depending on experience)
Start date: asap
Location: main office initially (BS6 5EE) with possibility of hybrid working after satisfactory training period
Job reference: EASYREAD0325
Job Description: See below.
Easy Read Transcriber - Job Description
Tasks
- Easy Read transcription – including writing, design and supporting images
- Assistance with user groups
- Customer liaison
- Transcription to other formats such as Braille and Audio
Essential Requirements
- Good computing skills to include all Office programs
- Ability to extract and interpret non-text information such as graphics, layout and style
- Experience of creating Easy Read or communicating with people with learning disabilities
- Excellent content writing and communication skills
- Proven ability to learn computer skills/programs efficiently
- Good organisational skills and able to manage own workload
- Able to multitask and work efficiently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confident dealing with customers & bespoke requests
- Commitment to honesty and reliability
- Ability to fit in with existing team values of respect, fairness and equality
Preferred but not essential:
- Experience of creating a range of Easy Read documents in a variety of output formats such as video and web content