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 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