Freelance Irish Gaelic Translators Required

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

Job summary

A leading language services provider in the UK is seeking freelance translators for Irish Gaelic & English. Candidates must be native speakers with a recognized qualification in translation and relevant experience. Successful applicants will work on varied assignments in sectors like legal, medical, and business, and must demonstrate strong writing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in CAT tools. The role is freelance with opportunities to work on meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• At least one recognised graduate qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience in translating with documented evidence.
• Five years of full-time professional experience in translating.

Responsibilities

• Translate content across various sectors and topics.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in translations.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

Native speaker of target language

Excellent writing and grammar skills

Native fluency in source languages

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

Graduate qualification in translation

Recognised honours degree in relevant language

Tools

CAT tools

Microsoft office packages

Job description

Overview

Clear Voice are passionate about removing language barriers and supporting vulnerable people. We work with organisations in the Third, Public and Private Sectors. We are currently recruiting freelance translators for Irish Gaelic <> English, to work on self-employed contracts to help meet 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
• Asylum and Refugee Services
• Human Rights
• Modern Day Slavery
• Local Authorities / Social Services
• Social Housing / Social Security
• Legal
• Medical/Healthcare
• Employment / Education
• Finance
• Food & Drink
• Agriculture
• Marketing
• Construction
• Retail/e-commerce
• Subtitling/Voice Over
• Manufacturing
• Transcreation
• Other

What we expect from our linguists

Essential Skills

• A native speaker of the target language (language you are translating into). Excellent writing skills and command of grammar both in your mother tongue and English.
• Native fluency in source language(s)
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise specific to the content you translate
• Knowledge and experience in using CAT tools
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills and ability to work quickly to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer packages

Desirable Skills

• A solid understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures usually gained by living and working there for a prolonged period of time
• Living, studying, or working in a bilingual environment or working in the language industry
• Proficiency in InDesign
• Knowledge of translation-oriented applications and software is helpful
• Enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge

Qualifications, Experience and Memberships

At least one of the following plus relevant experience (with documented evidence):

• A recognised graduate qualification in translation from an institution of higher education
• A recognised honours degree in the relevant language
• MA or postgraduate qualification in Translation
• A recognised graduate qualification in any other field from an institution of higher education plus two years of full-time professional experience in translating
• Five years of full-time professional experience in translating
• CIOL Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Translation (DipTrans), (DPI level 4&5 in translation for rare languages)
• CIOL Level 6 Certificate in Translation (CertTrans)
• Full qualified membership of a relevant professional body (ITI, CIOL, NRPST, for example)

You must also be able to provide:

• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK (if UK based)
• Provide a valid DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one if UK based) or Police Check Certificate (non-UK)
• 2 Professional References
• Agree to provide test translation free of charge

Our contact details

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