Freelance Telephone Interpreter - Work from Home (UK-based)

Gi Group; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global language agency is seeking a Freelance Telephone Interpreter for a work-from-home role. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and a second language, with previous interpretation experience. The role involves real-time phone interpretation, providing excellent customer service, and the flexibility to choose your own hours. This position offers competitive pay rates and requires an enhanced DBS check. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their CV.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible work-from-home role

Orientation and app training provided

Qualifications

• Must be UK-based and eligible to work on a self-employed basis.
• Understanding of cultural dynamics of both languages is essential.
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS with Child barring check.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation via phone using a dedicated app.
• Offer accurate interpretation in both languages.
• Ensure excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in a second language

Previous professional interpretation experience

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 certificate or higher

Job description

Freelance Telephone Interpreter - Work from Home (UK-based)

Are you fluent in English and a second language? A leading global language agency is looking for experienced interpreters to provide services in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, the NHS, and public services.

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible work‑from‑home role – perfect for a primary or secondary income
• Choose your own hours (Peak hours to serve: weekdays office hours)
• Orientation and app training provided

The Role

• Provide real‑time interpretation via phone using a dedicated app
• Offer accurate interpretation in both languages (English and your second language)
• Ensure excellent customer service at all times

Ideal Candidate

• Previous professional interpretation experience (essential)
• UK‑based and eligible to work on a self‑employed basis
• Fluent in English and a second language
• Understanding of cultural dynamics of both languages
• Community Interpreting Level 3 certificate or higher (desirable but not required)
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS with Child barring check

Additional Language Opportunities

• Amharic, Bahdini, Cantonese, Croatian, Farsi, French, Georgian, Gujarati, German, Italian, Korean, Kurmanji, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luganda, Malayalam, Mandarin, Mandinka, Nepali, Nuer, Telugu, Oromo, Punjabi, Rohingya, Romany, Slovene, Sudanese, Somali, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Welsh

Interested? Apply with your CV today!

Job Details

• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: Jan 8, 2026
• Closes: Feb 8, 2026
• Sector: Customer Services
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time