Freelance FrenchEnglish Simultaneous and Conference Interpreters Required

ClearVoice; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language services provider in the UK is seeking Freelance Simultaneous and Conference Interpreters to deliver high-level interpretation services in multilingual environments. The role requires native-level language skills, minimum 2 years experience, and proficiency in various interpreting formats. Candidates must also be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This is a contract-based opportunity with an attractive professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in simultaneous and/or conference interpreting.
• Full qualified membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level language interpretation in live environments.
• Collaborate with event organisers and technical staff.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in both source and target languages

Proficiency in English language

Experience in various interpreting formats

Knowledge of simultaneous interpreting

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in Interpreting or conference interpreting

Accreditation from a recognised interpreting body

Tools

Interpretation equipment

Remote Simultaneous Interpreting platforms

Job description

About Clear Voice

Clear Voice are a fast-growing language services provider operating in the Public and Private Sector and attracting clients needing simultaneous and conference interpreting services.

We are seeking highly skilled Freelance Simultaneous and Conference Interpreters both in the UK and Overseas to provide high-level language interpretation services (in person and video remote interpreting) in live, multilingual environments. This is a self-employed, contract-based opportunity to support our clients’ needs.

Clear Voice is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Assignments

• Commercial/Business
• Events
• Asylum and Refugee Services
• Modern Day Slavery
• Social Housing / Social Security
• Legal
• Medical
• Employment / Education
• Academic
• Retail/e-commerce
• Marketing
• Media & Broadcasting

What we expect from our linguists

Essential Skills

• Native or near-native fluency in both source and target languages
• Proficiency in English language (when appropriate to supply evidence)
• Ability to provide accurate, real-time interpretation from the source language to the target language and vice versa
• Experience in interpreting in various formats including booth interpreting, remote simultaneous interpreting and whispered interpreting
• Collaboration with event organisers, Clear Voice, technical staff, and other interpreters to ensure smooth delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of simultaneous interpreting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times
• Ability to prepare for assignments by reviewing terminology, briefings, and materials
• Adherence to professional ethics and standards of practice
• Familiarity with interpretation equipment and Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) platforms such as Interprefy, Zoom, Kudo, or similar

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ proven professional experience in simultaneous and/or conference interpreting
• Accreditation or certification from a recognised interpreting body (e.g., NAATI, AIIC, ATA, UN, EU, or equivalent).
• Master’s degree in Interpreting or conference interpreting
• Post-graduate qualification in conference interpreting

Full qualified membership of a relevant professional body is desirable, but not essential.

You must also be able to provide

• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK, if UK based
• 2 Professional References

Provision of a valid DBS certificate (if UK based) or Police Check Certificate (non-UK) is desirable but is not essential.