Freelance Tigre Interpreter and Translator

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Remote video/phone and on-site options

Professional development

Support from operations team

Work across legal, healthcare, and gov

Job summary

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Tigre interpreters and translators for asylum, legal and healthcare assignments, remotely or on site.

Responsibilities include interpreting between English and Tigre, translating Tigre statements, and maintaining confidentiality according to professional standards. Candidates should have Tigre-English fluency, a recognised qualification, and the right to work in the UK. DBS check is preferred for on-site work.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Tigre and English.
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification, such as the DPSI or DPI.
• Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI welcome but not required.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one for on-site work.
• Right to work in the UK for on-site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and Tigre and guide when to use Tigrinya or Arabic.
• Translate Tigre statements and documents when qualified.
• Interpret accurately and confidentially per code of conduct.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before medical or legal bookings.
• Work remotely by video/phone or on-site at client premises.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video if skilled in transcription.

Skills

Tigre language fluency

English language fluency

Education

DPSI or DPI qualification

Job description

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Tigre interpreters and translators for asylum, legal and healthcare assignments, remotely or on site.

Tigre (Tigré) is spoken in the western lowlands, northern highlands and coast of Eritrea, and in eastern Sudan. It is a Semitic language related to Tigrinya, but the two are distinct and not fully intelligible. Many Tigre speakers also speak Arabic or Tigrinya. Tigre is written in Ge'ez script, though it is rarely written.

Assignments include asylum interviews, tribunal hearings, solicitor meetings, health appointments and community services. Precision with names, places and dates is especially important in asylum cases.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and Tigre, and tell us early if a client would be better served in Tigrinya or Arabic.
• Translate Tigre statements and messages, and Arabic or Tigrinya documents where qualified.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, following the professional code of conduct and keeping all information confidential.
• 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, arriving prepared and on time.
• Transcribe and translate audio and video recordings, such as interviews and calls, if you have the skills for transcription work.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Tigre and English.
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification, such as the DPSI or DPI, or equivalent experience. Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI is welcome but not required.
• Arabic or Tigrinya is an advantage.
• A current DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, for assignments that require it.
• The right to work in the UK for on-site UK assignments.
• A dependable internet connection and a confidential space for remote interpreting.

What we offer

• Flexible freelance work that fits around your schedule.
• A mix of remote (video and telephone) and on-site assignments.
• Fair pay for your expertise and time.
• Professional development to keep your skills current.
• A supportive operations team to help with bookings and questions.
• Varied work across sectors, from healthcare and law to government and business.

Tigre work with SILA Linguists

SILA Linguists is a language services company providing interpreting, translation and transcription across the UK, North America, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, in more than 350 languages and dialects. As a Tigre linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Tigre:

• Tigre interpreting of every type: face-to-face, telephone (OPI) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, video (VRI) through the SILA Linguists app or the client's platform, consecutive, simultaneous, conference and remote simultaneous (RSI), community and escort interpreting.
• Tigre translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
• Certified Tigre translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
• Tigre transcription of audio and video recordings, with time stamps, translation of the transcript and subtitling.

Our vetted, trained and qualified linguists work in legal, police and court settings, immigration and asylum matters, NHS and private healthcare, social care, schools and universities, charities and business. Every assignment is covered by confidentiality agreements and UK GDPR.