Jaquelina Guardamagna, Spanish Translator in London.

Worldhost London Ambassador certified connecting English and Latin American Spanish businesses & groups through local support in the UK. Chartered Translator and Interpreter. Awarded F:EntrepreneurUK and CIOL Fellow.

London Area, United Kingdom

About

I help UK corporations, legal firms, NGOs, and international delegations communicate with confidence across the English–Spanish regions, through certified translations accepted by UK Visas & Immigration, consecutive interpreting in business meetings and trade fairs, and bilingual support for Latin American and Spanish executives. Whether your organisation is expanding into Latin America, receiving a Spanish-speaking delegation in London, or dealing with legal and regulatory documents across both languages, I provide the linguistic precision and cultural fluency for high-stake communication demands. I work with: Corporate and banking teams managing UK–Latin America or UK–Spain relationships Legal firms and professionals requiring certified translations for courts, visa applications, and official submissions EdTech and education providers localising content, demos, and courses into Spanish Embassies, diplomatic missions, and government representatives operating in the UK NGOs and membership organisations reaching Spanish-speaking audiences and donors Media and PR teams requiring quality assurance on subtitles, transcriptions, and multilingual content What I offer: 🔹 Certified Translations: stamped, signed, and dated; accepted by the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration, universities, and UK official institutions 🔹 Consecutive Interpreting: business meetings, trade fairs, press conferences, training courses, and high-profile events 🔹 Corporate Communications: bilingual content, localisation, and editorial support for organisations operating across English and Spanish markets 🔹 London Support: hands-on bilingual accompaniment for international delegations visiting the UK, coordination and chaperone services. Why clients choose to work with me: I am a Chartered English–Spanish Translator (CIOL Fellow) and a member of IAPTI [the International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters]. I have been based in London since 2004 and hold dual British and Argentine nationalities, giving me a lived understanding of both environments that goes well beyond linguistic competence. I am registered with the ICO and operate in full compliance with GDPR standards. All work is treated under confidentiality standards. To offer the best possible service, I only choose a selected number of projects per month. If you would like to work with me or book a consultation, please email [email protected].

Experience

  • Founder | Director | English-Spanish Consultant supporting international delegations in London at Translator in London Ltd.
    Aug 2008 - Present · 18 yrs

    Translator in London helps business leaders, professionals, NGOs and corporations succeed in their international relations through precise English and Spanish communication solutions. We take pride in supporting international delegates before, during and after they visit London. As a UK Limited company, I offer the professionalism and reliability businesses expect, while personally managing and delivering most projects to ensure the highest standards. My one-to-one consultancy approach allows me to tailor our offer to the individual needs of your business. - We facilitate understanding between English and Spanish speakers in meetings by offering impartial and confidential interpreting services. - We avoid any risks of misinterpretation that may jeopardise your business or personal reputation by translating official, legal documentation and sensitive information with accuracy. - We help you achieve your EDI aims by promoting inclusivity and accessibility through language. I hold two BA degrees in Translation and Teaching, and studied International Relations, Cross-Cultural Communications, Academic English and Theory and Practice of Teaching Foreign Languages under a scholarship at Westminster University. With endorsements such as Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, membership in the International Association of Professional Translators & Interpreters, and recognition from F:Entrepreneur UK, I bring proven expertise to every project. Since 2008 I have been helping companies to attract clients from Spain, Latin America and the UK, connect, trade, close deals, form partnerships, get visas, win tenders, apply for funding, market their products, teach and train others through the power of communications, translation, and interpreting. To offer the best possible service, I work on a selected number of projects per week. Contact me for an informal chat and to enquire about availability.

  • Chartered Institute of Linguists (11 yrs 3 mos)
    • Awards and Recognition Committee Member
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

      The CIOL Awards celebrate the importance of language and cultural understanding, the value of languages to business and industry and excellence in language learning as well as recognising the highest achievers in CIOLQ professional exams. As an awards committee member, I work together with others on the committee to vote, longlist, review and select nominations for 2 main awards: • The David Crystal Award • The Threlford Cup

    • Council Member
      Mar 2017 - Apr 2023 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      The primary role of Council is to define CIOL's strategic objectives and monitor their implementation. It is made up of a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 elected members. As an elected Member of Council, and in my day-to-day active role as a linguist, I work to represent the interests of professional colleagues who are members of the Institute and to promote the vision and aims of the Chartered Institute of Linguists founded on the belief that knowledge of languages and intercultural competence benefit society economically, culturally and politically.

    • Chair of 'The Linguist' Editorial Board
      May 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Latin American Spanish Assessor at UK Ministry of Defence
    Mar 2019 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Assess candidates’ oral and written skills in Latin American Spanish. Evaluate speaking skills based on role-play activities in a military context, general conversation and presentation tasks. Conduct exams and complete mark sheets. Operate devices to record exams and ensure completion of all documentation. Understand requirements of STANAG 6001. Study the subjects to be covered in the exam in order to be fully prepared at the time of the evaluation. Remain consistent in the application of the same marking standards across the whole cohort. Mark objectively and in line with guidance on the mark sheets.

  • Spanish Tutor at Foreign and Commonwealth Office
    May 2012 - Mar 2013 · 11 mos

    In charge of developing a course, setting aims and planning lessons to teach Spanish to FCO civil servants. Responsible for designing group learning activities to foster language acquisition and communication, by integrating the passive skills of listening and reading with more active skills of speaking and writing. Assessed students on a daily basis and promoted further practise and self-study exercises of vocabulary and grammar that needed consolidation.

  • Executive Secretary at College of North West London
    May 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Provided office and administrative support to executive and senior Managers. Deputised in the absence of the Corporate Secretariat Office Manager. Handled confidential material from Human Resources, took and typed minutes in meetings between Management and Unions. Set up systems for collecting, collating, processing and distributing information. Organized agendas, arranged meetings, circulated papers as required.