LINGUIST NEEDED TO REVIEW AUDITIONS (ENGLISH – UNITED KINGDOM)

<p>We are seeking a qualified Linguist with expertise in English (UK variants) to support language quality and candidate evaluation initiatives. This role is responsible for assessing spoken English to confirm native-level fluency and authentic regional accents, ensuring candidates meet linguistic and dialect-specific requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate and shortlist candidates based on spoken English proficiency in UK English.</li><li>Confirm native-level fluency and authentic regional accents through audio reviews, interviews, or recorded samples</li><li>Distinguish between closely related English dialects and identify non-native or mixed-accent speech</li><li>Apply linguistic knowledge of phonetics, phonology, prosody, and regional variation in assessments</li><li>Document evaluation outcomes clearly and consistently according to established guidelines</li><li>Collaborate with recruiting, operations, and quality teams to align on language standards</li></ul> <ul><li>Native or near-native proficiency in English with strong familiarity with UK accents</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify regional English UK dialects through speech analysis</li><li>Strong listening skills and attention to phonetic detail</li><li>Excellent written communication skills for clear documentation</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Formal training in phonetics, phonology, or sociolinguistics</li><li>Experience evaluating spoken language, accents, or fluency (e.g., QA, recruiting, language assessment)</li><li>Experience working with multilingual or international candidate pools</li></ul>