Interpreter Translator Required In Heriot Midlothian EH

Language Empire; Heriot; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional interpreting service provider in Heriot is urgently recruiting freelance interpreters. You'll interpret for public and private sectors, requiring fluency in English and another language. This remote position offers flexible hours and ongoing support, making it suitable for those looking to be their own boss. Ideal for individuals with interpreting qualifications, it facilitates crucial roles in various sectors including healthcare and legal services.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing support from dedicated team

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and another language.
• Aged 21 or over.
• Formal interpreting qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services.
• Check understanding with non-English speakers.
• Handle confidential information.

Skills

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

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Interpreter Translator Required In Heriot Midlothian EH, Heriot

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Client:

Language Empire

Location:

Heriot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Heriot, Midlothian?

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 organisations.

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 basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care 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 original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech 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
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification
• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.