Freelance Interpreter & Translator – Flexible, Remote

In Cork; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpreting service provider is urgently recruiting freelance interpreters for various public and private organizations across Northern Ireland. This self-employed role offers flexible hours and competitive rates. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and at least one other language, aged 21 or over, and have formal qualifications in interpreting. Responsibilities include interpreting for legal and health services, ensuring accurate communication, and managing confidential information.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Ongoing support and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Aged 21 or over.
• Formal qualifications in interpreting are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services.
• Check understanding with non-English speakers after each sentence.
• Handle conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting.

Skills

Fluent in English and another language

Understanding of public service interpreting

Ability to deal with confidential information

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Other interpreting related qualification

Job description

A leading interpreting service provider is urgently recruiting freelance interpreters for various public and private organizations across Northern Ireland. This self-employed role offers flexible hours and competitive rates. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and at least one other language, aged 21 or over, and have formal qualifications in interpreting. Responsibilities include interpreting for legal and health services, ensuring accurate communication, and managing confidential information.