Freelance UkrainianEnglish Translators Required

ClearVoice; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 2,066,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

Clear Voice is recruiting freelance translators for Ukrainian language projects on a self-employed basis. The role focuses on translating diverse content across sectors, from legal to healthcare, while maintaining high quality and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates are native speakers with proficiency in English, strong translation experience, and familiarity with CAT tools. Remote work is available for eligible applicants in the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Native speaker with excellent English writing and grammar in mother tongue
• Native fluency in source language(s)
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise for translation content
• Knowledge and experience in using CAT tools
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Translate content into the target language for Ukrainian translations
• Ensure accuracy and cultural relevance for client materials
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments efficiently
• Provide test translations as required
• Maintain consistency with client glossaries and style guides

Skills

Native language target

English writing

Subject matter expertise

CAT tools

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Education

Graduate translation qualification

MA/PG in Translation

BA in language-related field

Two years translating experience

CIOL/DipTrans or CertTrans

Tools

CAT tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

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 Ukrainian 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
• Knowledgeof 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 translatingCIOL 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 be also 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