Bengali Interpreter

TieTalent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly payments

Dedicated support manager

Flexible hours

Varied client base

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A leading language services provider in Manchester is looking for freelance Face-to-Face Police interpreters proficient in English and Bengali. The role offers flexible hours and requires public service interpreting experience. Successful candidates will provide interpreting services for police interviews and statements. Ongoing support and a dedicated manager will be provided. Apply now to support law enforcement in your community.

Qualifications

• Proof of proficiency in both English and Bengali.
• Proof of public service interpreting experience.
• Resident in the UK for 3+ years for NPPV3 vetting.
• UK residency for 3+ years and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpreting services for police interviews.
• Interpret between English and Bengali with clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with clients for culturally sensitive communication.
• Choose assignments and locations while receiving ongoing support from the interpreter team.

Skills

Proficiency in English and Bengali

Excellent communication skills

Active listening skills

Public service interpreting experience

Education

DPSI (Law), DPI, DCI or equivalent

DPI

DCI (Police and Court Pathway)

Interpreting qualification assessed by the Metropolitan Police

Job description

Overview

Freelance Face-to-face Police interpreters – LanguageLine Solutions (UK) – Manchester

Languages: Bengali

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Salary

Competitive Rates (Details on Request)

About Us

LanguageLine Solutions is one of the UK's market-leading Language Service Providers, delivering face-to-face interpreting services to police forces, NHS Trusts, local authorities, schools, and commercial clients both in the UK and internationally. We are proud to support our team of professional interpreters, offering flexible work and excellent support.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly payments
• Dedicated and supportive interpreter manager to assist with any queries
• Easy-to-use online portal for managing bookings and payments
• A wide range of clients, offering varied interpreting opportunities
• Flexibility to work according to your own schedule, with hours that suit you

About the Role

• Provide face-to-face interpreting services for police interviews, statements, and investigations
• Interpret between English and your foreign language with clarity and accuracy
• Collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality, culturally sensitive communication
• This role offers the flexibility to choose your assignments and work in your preferred location, with ongoing support from our dedicated team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Essential: Proof of proficiency in both English and Bengali
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Proof of public service interpreting experience
• Resident in the UK for 3+ years (for NPPV3 vetting)
• Right to work in the UK
• Required Qualifications (any of the following): DPSI (Law), DPI, DCI (Police and Court Pathway), or Interpreting qualification assessed by the Metropolitan Police

Next Steps

If you're ready to join a market-leading language services provider, and support law enforcement as a freelance Police Interpreter, apply now!

To start your application, please click the APPLY button at the bottom of your screen and provide the following information: Full postcode, Languages fluently spoken

Please note: We are currently only able to accept candidates based in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

LanguageLine Solutions is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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