Flexible Ibibio Interpreter & Translator (Remote/On-site)

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Remote and on-site assignments

Professional development

Support bookings team

Job summary

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Ibibio interpreters and translators for healthcare, legal, immigration, and community work. Work remotely by video/phone or on-site at client premises in the UK.

Applicants should be native or near-native in Ibibio and English, with a recognised interpreting qualification such as DPSI/DPI or equivalent experience, and a current DBS check or willingness to obtain one. Flexible freelancing with varied assignments across sectors.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Ibibio and English.
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification such as DPSI or DPI, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI welcomed but not required.
• Current DBS check, or willingness to obtain one for assignments that require it.
• Right to work in the UK for on-site assignments.
• A dependable internet connection and a confidential space for remote interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and Ibibio, with switches to Nigerian Pidgin or Efik as needed.
• Translate Ibibio and Efik letters and statements into English.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, maintaining confidentiality.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, especially medical and legal terms.
• Work remotely by video or telephone, or on-site at client premises.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video recordings if you have transcription skills.

Skills

Ibibio fluency

English fluency

DPSI/DPI qualification

UK DBS

Education

Interpreting/translation qualification

Job description

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Ibibio interpreters and translators for healthcare, legal, immigration, and community work. Work remotely by video/phone or on-site at client premises in the UK.

Applicants should be native or near-native in Ibibio and English, with a recognised interpreting qualification such as DPSI/DPI or equivalent experience, and a current DBS check or willingness to obtain one. Flexible freelancing with varied assignments across sectors.