Freelance Irish Translator & Interpreter — Remote & On-site

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance flexibility

Remote and on-site assignments

Support from operations team

Diverse assignments across sectors

Job summary

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Irish translators and interpreters for public sector, education, legal and business work across the UK. You will translate English into Irish following An Caighdeán Oifigiúil, interpret at meetings and events, and provide transcription and subtitling where needed.

Remote and on-site assignments are available with flexible workload to fit your schedule. We value fluent Irish and English, strong written Irish, reliable internet, and professional experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent Irish and English with excellent written Irish.
• Relevant qualifications such as DPSI, DPI or a translation degree, or equivalent professional experience; CIOL, ITI or NRPSI membership welcome.
• Experience with legal or public sector Irish terminology is an advantage; recognised Irish translation accreditation welcome.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check for assignments.
• For on-site work in the UK, the right to work in the UK.
• Reliable internet access and suitable equipment (computer or phone with headset) for video and telephone work.

Responsibilities

• Translate English into Irish following An CaighdeŁ Oifigiül and client terminology; use recognised Irish terminology resources.
• Interpret at meetings and events; transcribe Irish recordings in main dialects.
• Maintain accuracy, impartiality and confidentiality on every assignment.
• Prepare for bookings by reviewing briefs and researching terminology in advance.
• Take on-site assignments at hospitals, courts, offices and other venues, and remote sessions by video or telephone.

Skills

Fluent Irish & English

Written Irish proficiency

Reliable internet access

DBS check willing

Education

Translation degree or DPSI/DPI

Tools

Headset & computer/phone

Job description

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Irish translators and interpreters for public sector, education, legal and business work across the UK. You will translate English into Irish following An Caighdeán Oifigiúil, interpret at meetings and events, and provide transcription and subtitling where needed.

Remote and on-site assignments are available with flexible workload to fit your schedule. We value fluent Irish and English, strong written Irish, reliable internet, and professional experience.