B/C/S/M Interpreter & Translator — Flexible Freelance

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Remote + on-site assignments

Fair pay for expertise

Professional development

Supportive bookings team

Diverse sector work

Job summary

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance interpreters and translators for Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Montenegrin with English. Roles include legal, healthcare, immigration, and business assignments across the UK, with remote and on-site options.

Requirements include native-like fluency, DPSI/DPI or equivalent, ability to read Latin and Cyrillic scripts, and the right to work in the UK. DBS check may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and English.
• Qualified interpreting/translation credential such as DPSI or DPI.
• Ability to read Latin and Cyrillic scripts.
• Right to work in the UK for on-site assignments.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in the client-preferred standard and script.
• Translate official documents accurately and for the receiving authority.
• Interpret impartially while keeping information confidential.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before medical and legal bookings.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video recordings if you have transcription skills.
• Translate and proofread documents carefully, querying unclear source text.

Skills

Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

English proficiency

Education

DPSI or DPI qualification

Job description

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance interpreters and translators for Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Montenegrin with English. Roles include legal, healthcare, immigration, and business assignments across the UK, with remote and on-site options.

Requirements include native-like fluency, DPSI/DPI or equivalent, ability to read Latin and Cyrillic scripts, and the right to work in the UK. DBS check may be required for certain assignments.