Freelance Simultaneous and Conference Interpreter Required

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking Freelance Simultaneous and Conference Interpreters. This self-employed, contract-based opportunity requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in high-level language interpretation. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in source and target languages, proficiency in English, and familiarity with interpretation tools such as Zoom and Kudo. The role involves collaboration with event organisers in various settings, including business events and legal contexts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in simultaneous/conference interpreting.
• Accreditation from a recognised interpreting body (e.g., NAATI, AIIC).
• Full qualified membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level language interpretation services.
• Work in live, multilingual environments.
• Collaborate with event organisers and other interpreters.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in source and target languages

Proficiency in English

Accurate, real-time interpretation

Experience in various interpreting formats

Collaboration with event organisers and technical staff

Knowledge of simultaneous interpreting

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preparation for assignments

Adherence to professional ethics

Familiarity with interpretation equipment

Education

Master’s degree in Interpreting

Post-graduate qualification in conference interpreting

Tools

Interprefy

Zoom

Kudo

Job description

Overview

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.

Additional requirements

• You must 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.