Freelance Malay Interpreter & Translator - Flexible, Remote

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible freelance work

Remote & on-site assignments

Fair pay for expertise

Professional development

Supportive operations team

Diverse sectors

Descripción de la vacante

SILA Linguists is a language services company recruiting freelance Malay interpreters and translators for legal, business, education and healthcare work, remotely or on site in the UK.

As a Malay linguist you will interpret between English and Malay in diverse settings, translate documents, and maintain confidentiality while supporting a flexible freelance schedule across remote and on-site assignments with DBS check and UK work rights.

Formación

• Native or near-native fluency in Malay and English (spoken and written).
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification (e.g., DPSI or DPI) or equivalent experience.
• Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI is welcome but not required.
• Indonesian is an advantage; Jawi script is welcome.
• A current DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, for assignments requiring it.
• The right to work in the UK for on-site assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret between English and Malay in business, legal, education and medical settings.
• Translate Malaysian and Bruneian documents, using Malaysian terms unless asked otherwise.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, maintaining confidentiality.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, particularly for medical and legal bookings.
• Work remotely by video or telephone, or on site at the client's premises.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video recordings if you have transcription skills.

Conocimientos

Malay language proficiency

English language proficiency

Interpreting/translation qualification

UK work rights

Confidentiality

DBS check

Descripción del empleo

SILA Linguists is a language services company recruiting freelance Malay interpreters and translators for legal, business, education and healthcare work, remotely or on site in the UK.

As a Malay linguist you will interpret between English and Malay in diverse settings, translate documents, and maintain confidentiality while supporting a flexible freelance schedule across remote and on-site assignments with DBS check and UK work rights.