Language Telephone Interpreter - London

Gi Group; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language agency is seeking a Telephone Interpreter for a freelance role based in the UK. The successful candidate will provide interpretation services across various industries, including the NHS. This position offers competitive pay and flexible working hours, allowing interpreters to work from home. Previous experience in spoken interpretation is essential, alongside fluency in English and a second language.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working schedule

Orientation training provided

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in spoken interpretation.
• Living in the UK and eligible for self-employment.
• Understanding of cultural dynamics of both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services to clients with limited English proficiency.
• Answer requests and interpret conversations via phone.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service while interpreting.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in a 2nd language

Interpreting skills

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 certificate or higher

Job description

Telephone Interpreter / Freelance / Work from Home

Are you an experienced UK based interpreter, fluent in English and a 2nd language? And looking to work from home? In this freelance role, you'll work with the world's leading language agency, to provide interpretation across a range of industries, including the NHS and the Public Sector.

What's on Offer?
* Competitive rates of pay
* Freelance Remote work which can be the sole source of income or an additional salary.
* Flexible working schedule: You choose the hours you'd like to login/offer your services
* Orientation training and interpreter app training provided

The Role

Providing interpreting services to clients and customers with limited English proficiency
Answer requests and interpret real-time conversations both ways via phone call, using a dedicated app.
Interpreting and translating English to a 2nd language and vice versa over the phone in real time
Providing accurate and complete interpretation whilst demonstrating excellent customer service at all times
Ideal Person

Previous proven professional experience in spoken interpretation is essential
Living in the UK and eligible to work in the UK on a self-employed basis
Fluent in English and a 2nd language
Has in-depth understanding of the cultural dynamics of both languages
Community Interpreting Level 3 certificate or higher, is desirable but not essential
You must hold, or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service

What's Next?

Apply with your CV today and our team will get in touch to discuss your application.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Language Telephone Interpreter - London

Company:

Gi Group

Location:

Posted:

Jul 28th 2025

Closes:

Aug 28th 2025

Sector:

Customer Services

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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