Freelance Tamil Interpreter & Translator (Remote/On-site)

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybride; GBP 39 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Freelance flexibility

Remote and on-site assignments

Support from operations team

Wide sector coverage

Résumé du poste

SILA Linguists is looking for freelance Tamil interpreters and translators to cover UK healthcare, immigration, legal and community settings. Work by video, telephone or in person, with remote and on-site options.

Tamil linguists interpret for Sri Lankan and Indian Tamil speakers, handling asylum and immigration evidence with accuracy, confidentiality and timeliness. DBS checks apply for some roles; right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Full professional fluency in Tamil and English.
• Qualifications such as the DPSI, DPI or a translation degree; CIOL, ITI or NRPSI membership is welcome.

Responsabilités

• Interpret for Sri Lankan and Indian Tamil speakers, noting regional terms that could cause confusion.
• Translate asylum and immigration evidence with complete accuracy, including names and place names.
• Follow professional standards of accuracy, impartiality and confidentiality on every assignment.
• Prepare for each booking by reviewing the brief and researching specialist terminology in advance.
• Check every translation against the source before delivery and meet agreed deadlines.
• Take on-site assignments at hospitals, courts, offices and other venues, and remote sessions by video or telephone.
• Take on transcription and translation of Tamil recordings for legal, research and media clients, if this work interests you.

Connaissances

Fluency in Tamil and English

Understanding of Sri Lankan Tamil

Understanding of Indian Tamil usage

Formation

DPSI/DPI or translation degree

CIOL/ITI/NRPSI membership (welcome)

Description du poste

SILA Linguists is looking for freelance Tamil interpreters and translators to cover UK healthcare, immigration, legal and community settings. Work by video, telephone or in person, with remote and on-site options.

Tamil linguists interpret for Sri Lankan and Indian Tamil speakers, handling asylum and immigration evidence with accuracy, confidentiality and timeliness. DBS checks apply for some roles; right to work in the UK is required.