Interpreter Translator Required In Colchester Essex CO

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking freelance interpreters in Colchester, offering flexible hours and competitive rates. This self-employed role involves interpreting for diverse settings, including the NHS and local authorities, ensuring accurate communication for non-English speakers. Candidates should be fluent in English and another language, with relevant qualifications in interpreting or translation. Join a supportive team that values continuous professional development while enjoying the freedom of being your own boss. If you're passionate about facilitating communication across cultures, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing support from dedicated team

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and another language required.
• Formal qualifications in interpreting or languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for clients using legal and health services.
• Ensure understanding of non-English speakers after each sentence.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in another language

Interpreting skills

Confidentiality handling

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Other interpreting-related qualifications

Job description

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Interpreter Translator Required In Colchester Essex CO, Colchester

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Client:

Language Empire

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Colchester, Essex?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation, and other public and private organizations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of languages and dialects. If you speak one or more foreign languages and want a role involving politics, business, healthcare, and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Telephone Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding, and memorizing content in the source language, then reproducing it into the target language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers' understanding after each sentence
• Conduct conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting
• Handle highly confidential information
• Liaise between service users and providers

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Age 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registration advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Other interpreting-related qualifications
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing support from our dedicated team
• Continuous professional development

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