Language Telephone Interpreter - Manchester

Kelly; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language agency is seeking a Telephone Interpreter based in the UK, fluent in English and a second language. This freelance role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. Ideal candidates will have cultural insight into the languages they interpret and possess experience in interpretation or translation.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working schedule

Orientation and interpreter app training

Qualifications

• Living in the UK and eligible to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in spoken or written translation and/or interpretation.
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Providing interpreting services for clients with limited English proficiency.
• Interpreting real-time conversations via phone calls.
• Ensuring accurate interpretation while maintaining excellent customer service.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in a second language

Cultural understanding

Customer service

Interpretation

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 certificate

Job description

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Language Telephone Interpreter - Manchester, Manchester

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Client:

Kelly

Location:

Manchester, 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:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Telephone Interpreter / Freelance / Work from Home

Are you a UK based interpreter, fluent in English and a 2 nd 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 2 nd 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

• Living in the UK and eligible to work in the UK on a self-employed basis
• Fluent in both English and a 2 nd language
• Has in-depth understanding of the cultural dynamics of both languages
• Previous experience in spoken or written translation and/or interpretation
• 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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As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.