Putting the right people in the right places
As the world gets smaller, the need for language services grows. thebigword has the right solutions, expertise and people to deliver every single time.









What we do
Serving the public sector
Over 40 years of service to the public sector has made us the perfect language partner for local and national governments.
Recruitment
Professional outsourced recruitment services for government
Staffing
Secure, compliant people power for ad hoc requests
Security
Managed security clearance process for confidentiality
Training
Accredited training packages for government
Talent Management Services
Recruitment
Outsource your recruitment requirements – our dedicated team of recruiters leverage our market leading proprietary software to identify active and passive job seekers according to our client’s criteria. A proven solution with a track record of onboarding thousands of candidates in a matter of weeks, our recruitment services are quick, scalable and compliance tested.
- Proven Solutions
- Onboard Thousands of Candidates
- Training & Workforce Management
Talent Management Services
Staffing
Delivering onsite and off-site support is central to our range of services that we are able to offer, such as contract onsite, off-site, in-country and direct hire. At thebigword we have a range of expert solutions which can be tailored to specific requests.
From cleaners, electricians, engineers to highly technically skilled specialists, at thebigword we find the very best talent for our clients.
- Skilled Expert Contractors
- Volume Ad-Hoc Recruitment
- Training & Staff Management
Talent Management Services
Security
Our recruitment and deployment team are highly experienced in managing the complex process of applying for and guiding candidates through stringent security clearances. We have security cleared employees and contractors on hand, capable of working with our clients on confidential, secret and top secret projects.
For QA we have a specially designed secure locked office with soundproofing to ensure the safety and security of our client’s entire recruitment, staffing and operational processes.
- Security Cleared Project Managers
- Security Clearance Consulting
- Secure Onsite Environment
Talent Management Services
Quality Assurance
thebigword holds an ISO9001 for quality management, allowing us to organize and improve the efficiency of internal processes. We also employ a dedicated continuous improvement team who constantly analyze our performance and feedback from clients to ensure we always deliver the highest quality services to our clients.
These quality assurance services are available to our clients, to analyze and improve the performance of other contractors in our client’s network.
- ISO9001 – Quality Systems
- Fully Accredited Contractors
- Dedicated Continuous Improvement Team
Talent Management Services
Training
We employ experienced content authors, capable of delivering eLearning courses to your LMS ready out of the box or providing traditional in-classroom training for almost any subject.
With over 10 years’ experience in providing award winning learning solutions, we are well equipped to support you in understanding and developing the potential of your existing and future workforce.
Our in-house team of experts understand that one size does not fit all, so we strive to provide a tailored approach to drive greater return on your investment.
At thebigword we work across a wide range of industries, delivering training and quality checking from inside the theater in Helmand Province to classrooms and homes in New York City.
- Course Creation
- eLearning & Classroom Courses
- Accredited and Qualified Tutors






NHS
When a patient who speaks another language walks through the door, we know we can get an interpreter who speaks one of 257 different languages on the phone in 30 seconds, thanks to thebigword. We can now make substantial savings, without having any negative impact on a quality patient experience, and receive a more flexible service.
Security
Security for Government
Fast access to affordable and reliable language support services for government
Security
Our WordSynk System is one of the most secure on the market. Hosted on Microsoft Azure Cloud Systems, it is one of the most secure cloud-solutions available, with 256-bit encryption.
Microsoft Azure
For clients who require additional layers of security for their own compliance we are able to offer local and remote data storage through Microsoft’s Azure server network.
ISO Compliant
We hold the ISO27001 for Information Security, demonstrating our commitment to providing excellent service to our clients. Including excellence in how we handle their data.
Compliance
Many of our clients have made commitments to Green and Carbon Neutral pledges, a commitment we admire and have striven to help our clients attain. That is why thebigword is 100% carbon neutral, so our clients can be sure that we are doing our part as a supplier.









Inquiries
Please contact our Sales Team for any information regarding our services and to discuss how they can benefit you. We monitor our inquiries inbox regularly and will respond to all requests as we are able to.