Freelance Irish Gaelic Translators Required Clearvoice Translators Homebased Freelance/Self-Employed

Clear Voice; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company in the UK is seeking freelance translators for Irish Gaelic to English translations. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in both languages, relevant qualifications, and experience in the translation industry. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects across various sectors including legal, medical, and technical fields.

Qualifications

• Must be a native speaker of the target language and have excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise specific to the content being translated.
• Knowledge and experience in using CAT tools.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate various documents accurately from Irish Gaelic to English.
• Ensure high-quality work that meets client expectations.
• Meet deadlines and manage translation projects effectively.

Job description

Overview

Clear Voice are passionate about removing language barriers and supporting vulnerable people. We work with organisations in the Third, Public and Private Sectors.

We are currently recruiting freelance translators for Irish Gaelic <> English, to work on self-employed contracts who can help to meet our clients’ needs.

Clear Voice is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Assignments

• Commercial/Business
• Asylum and Refugee Services
• Human Rights
• Modern Day Slavery
• Local Authorities / Social Services
• Social Housing / Social Security
• Legal
• Medical/Healthcare
• Employment / Education
• Finance
• Food & Drink
• Agriculture
• Marketing
• Construction
• Retail/e-commerce
• Subtitling/Voice Over
• Manufacturing
• Transcreation
• Other

What we expect from our linguists

Essential Skills

• A native speaker of the target language (language you are translating into). Excellent writing skills and command of grammar both in your mother tongue and English.
• Native fluency in source language(s)
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise specific to the content you translate
• Knowledge and experience in using CAT tools
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills and ability to work quickly to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer packages

Desirable Skills

• A solid understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures usually gained by living and working there for a prolonged period of time
• Living, studying, or working in a bilingual environment or working in the language industry
• Proficiency in InDesign
• Knowledge of translation-oriented applications and software is helpful
• Enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge

Qualifications, Experience and Memberships

• At least one of the following plus relevant experience (with documented evidence)

• A recognised graduate qualification in translation from an institution of higher education;
• A recognised honours degree in the relevant language
• MA or postgraduate qualification in Translation
• A recognised graduate qualification in any other field from an institution of higher education plus two years of full-time professional experience in translating
• Five years of full-time professional experience in translating
• CIOL Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Translation (DipTrans), (DPI level 4&5 in translation for rare languages)
• CIOL Level 6 Certificate in Translation (CertTrans)

Full qualified membership of a relevant professional body (ITI, CIOL, NRPST, for example)

• You must also be able to provide:

• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK (if UK based)
• Provide a valid DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one if UK based) or Police Check Certificate (non-UK)
• 2 Professional References
• Agree to provide test translation free of charge

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