Interpreter Translator Required In Surbiton Surrey KT

Language Empire; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional interpreting services provider is hiring freelance interpreters across the UK. This flexible role requires fluency in English and another language, allowing you to work from home. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and be keen to engage in critical public service. Join a supportive team and enjoy the freedom of being your own boss.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing support from in-house team

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and another language.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Aged 21 or over.
• Formal qualifications in interpreting are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services.
• Check understanding of non-English speakers after each sentence.
• Handle confidential information during sessions.
• Liaise effectively between service users and providers.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in another language

Active listening

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Surbiton, Surrey?

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!

Opportunities

• Face-to-Face Interpreters
• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits / Perks

• 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.