Linguist Needed to Review Auditions (English – United Kingdom)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and shortlist candidates based on spoken English proficiency in UK English.
• Confirm native-level fluency and authentic regional accents through audio reviews, interviews, or recorded samples
• Distinguish between closely related English dialects and identify non-native or mixed-accent speech
• Apply linguistic knowledge of phonetics, phonology, prosody, and regional variation in assessments
• Document evaluation outcomes clearly and consistently according to established guidelines
• Collaborate with recruiting, operations, and quality teams to align on language standards

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in English with strong familiarity with UK accents
• Demonstrated ability to identify regional English UK dialects through speech analysis
• Strong listening skills and attention to phonetic detail
• Excellent written communication skills for clear documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in phonetics, phonology, or sociolinguistics
• Experience evaluating spoken language, accents, or fluency (e.g., QA, recruiting, language assessment)
• Experience working with multilingual or international candidate pools