Lingala Interpreter

Silalinguists; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

SILA Linguists is seeking a freelance Lingala Interpreter to join our remote team serving the United Kingdom. You will interpret between Lingala and English across healthcare, legal, education, and social settings.

The role requires strong linguistic skills, discretion, and a professional approach to diverse clients. Flexible freelance opportunities across remote UK locations are available, with rapid assignment turnaround and strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Lingala and English.
• Minimum 2 years’ interpreting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professionalism and confidentiality.
• Flexible and available for freelance assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate Lingala-English interpretation across contexts.
• Facilitate effective communication in healthcare, legal, education, and social settings.
• Maintain detailed records of assignments and follow client guidelines.
• Uphold rigorous Code of Conduct and confidentiality.
• Deliver unbiased interpreting services with punctual, professional conduct.

Skills

Lingala proficiency

English proficiency

Interpreting experience

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3

DPSI

Bachelor’s degree in Languages or Linguistics

Masters in Linguistics

Ph.D. in Linguistics

Certificate in Translation/Interpretation

Job description

Lingala Interpreter at SILA Linguists

United Kingdom (U.K.) SILALinguists Freelance LingalaInterpreter

Company: SILA Linguists
Location: United Kingdom (U.K.)

Are you a skilled Lingala interpreter with a passion for breaking languagebarriers?
SILA Linguists is searching for experienced Lingala interpreters to join ourfreelance team.

Position:Freelance Lingala Interpreter
Location:Remote and Various locations in the U.K.

Responsibility

• Provide accurate interpretationservices between Lingala and English
• Assist in facilitatingeffective communication for Lingala-speaking individuals in a variety of settings,
  including healthcare, legal, educational, and social contexts
• Maintain detailed records ofassignments and adhere to client-specific guidelines
• Comply with our rigorous Code ofConduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential,and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality byadhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customerservice
• Demonstrate outstandingcommunication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable,confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality andfairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profoundunderstanding of the culture of both languages

Requirements

• Proficiency in Lingala andEnglish
• Prior experience as Lingalainterpreter
• Exceptional communication andinterpersonal skillsDedication to professionalism andconfidentiality
• Flexibility and availability forfreelance assignments
• Comply with our rigorous Code ofConduct
• Furnish a precise, confidential,and unbiased interpreting service
• Uphold the utmost quality byadhering to all interpreting standards
• Provide exceptional customerservice
• Demonstrate outstandingcommunication, language, and organisational abilities
• Be punctual, dependable,confident, enthusiastic, and professional
• Maintain impartiality andfairness, displaying courtesy towards clients and service users
• Demonstrate a profoundunderstanding of the culture of both languages

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ Interpretingexperience
• Community Interpreting Level3Certificate
• DPSI
• Any other qualifications relatedto Interpreting or Translation
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree inLanguages, Translation, Interpretation or Linguistics
• Ph.D. or Doctoral in Linguistics
• Certificate of Higher Educationin Translation, Interpretation, Languages, Philology or Linguistics

Join our diverse team of language experts and help connect Lingala speakers with vitalservices in the U.K.

Thank you for your interest in this position. If you believe you are a good fit for this role,