Tigre Interpreter & Translator - Remote & On-site

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Remote video/phone and on-site options

Professional development

Support from operations team

Work across legal, healthcare, and gov

Job summary

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Tigre interpreters and translators for asylum, legal and healthcare assignments, remotely or on site.

Responsibilities include interpreting between English and Tigre, translating Tigre statements, and maintaining confidentiality according to professional standards. Candidates should have Tigre-English fluency, a recognised qualification, and the right to work in the UK. DBS check is preferred for on-site work.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Tigre and English.
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification, such as the DPSI or DPI.
• Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI welcome but not required.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one for on-site work.
• Right to work in the UK for on-site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and Tigre and guide when to use Tigrinya or Arabic.
• Translate Tigre statements and documents when qualified.
• Interpret accurately and confidentially per code of conduct.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before medical or legal bookings.
• Work remotely by video/phone or on-site at client premises.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video if skilled in transcription.

Skills

Tigre language fluency

English language fluency

Education

DPSI or DPI qualification

Job description

SILA Linguists is recruiting freelance Tigre interpreters and translators for asylum, legal and healthcare assignments, remotely or on site.

Responsibilities include interpreting between English and Tigre, translating Tigre statements, and maintaining confidentiality according to professional standards. Candidates should have Tigre-English fluency, a recognised qualification, and the right to work in the UK. DBS check is preferred for on-site work.