Remote Telephone interpreter

Gi Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious language agency is seeking UK‑based freelance Remote Telephone Interpreters to join their remote team. This fully remote role offers competitive pay per minute interpreted, flexible hours, and training support. Candidates should be fluent in English and another language, with experience in verbal interpretation and an understanding of cultural nuances. Individuals must also ideally hold a Community Interpreting Level 3 qualification or above.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Free onboarding and training

Qualifications

• Must be UK‑based and eligible to work on a self-employed basis.
• Experience in verbal interpretation is essential.
• Willing to obtain or holds an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and culturally sensitive interpretation.
• Facilitate real‑time conversations for clients with limited English.
• Work across sectors such as NHS, local government, and social care.

Skills

Verbal interpretation

Fluency in English

Cultural awareness

Education

Community Interpreting Level 3 or above

Job description

Remote Telephone Interpreter - Freelance | UK-Based | Work from Home

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious language agency seeking talented freelance interpreters to join their remote team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay – earn for every minute you interpret
• Flexible hours – log in when it suits you
• Fully remote freelance role – ideal for full‑time professionals or side hustlers
• Free onboarding – training and support provided

Role Overview

As a Remote Telephone Interpreter, you’ll facilitate real‑time conversations between English speakers and clients with limited English proficiency. Your mission is to deliver accurate, culturally sensitive interpretation while providing exceptional service on every call. You’ll work across sectors such as NHS and healthcare, local government and public services, and social care and community support.

Candidate Profile

• UK‑based interpreters
• Experienced in verbal interpretation (essential)
• Fluent in English and at least one other language
• Culturally aware and sensitive to both languages
• Eligible to work on a self‑employed basis
• Ideally qualified to Community Interpreting Level 3 or above
• Willing to obtain or already hold an Enhanced DBS certificate

Languages in High Demand

We welcome all languages, with particular interest in: Amharic, Bahdini, Cantonese, Czech, Georgian, German, Korean, Kurmanji, Luganda, Malayalam, Mandarin, Nepali, Nuer, Polish, Rohingya, Romani, Slovak, Slovene, Somali, Sorani, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, Welsh.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.