Freelance Sinhala Translators Required

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking freelance translators for Sinhala/English translation work. Candidates should be native speakers with excellent writing skills, subject matter expertise, and experience with CAT tools. The role allows for flexibility and the ability to work remotely, offering support to various sectors including legal and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Native speaker of the target language with excellent writing skills.
• Experience using CAT tools and Microsoft computer packages.
• Evidence of qualifications and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate various content types, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Native fluency in source language(s)

Excellent writing skills

Knowledge of CAT tools

Education

Recognised graduate qualification in translation

Honours degree in the relevant language

MA or postgraduate qualification in Translation

Tools

InDesign

Translation-oriented applications

Job description

About Clear Voice

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 Sinhala/English, to work on self‑employed contract who can help to 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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

Contact Details

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