Freelance Simultaneous and Conference Interpreter Required Conference IPs Homebased Freelance/S[...]

Clear Voice; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider is looking for Freelance Simultaneous and Conference Interpreters to deliver high-level interpretation services in the UK and internationally. The role requires native fluency in source and target languages, along with at least 2 years of professional experience in interpreting. Candidates will engage in various assignments across sectors including legal, medical, and events. A Master’s degree in Interpreting and relevant certifications are preferred. Flexibility with working remote and onsite is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in interpreting.
• Certification from recognized interpreting body desired.
• Familiarity with RSI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time interpretation in diverse settings.
• Collaborate with event organizers and technical staff.
• Ensure adherence to professional ethics.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in both source and target languages

Proficiency in English

Experience in various interpreting formats

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Familiarity with interpretation equipment

Education

Master’s degree in Interpreting

Accreditation from a recognized interpreting body

Tools

Interprefy

Zoom

Kudo

Job description

About Clear Voice

Clear Voice are a fast-growing language services provider operating in the Public and Private Sector and attracting clients needing simultaneous and conference interpreting services.

We are seeking highly skilled Freelance Simultaneous and Conference Interpreters both in the UK and Overseas to provide high-level language interpretation services (in person and video remote interpreting) in live, multilingual environments. This is a self-employed, contract-based opportunity to support 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 include but are not limited to:

• Commercial/Business
• Events
• Asylum and Refugee Services
• Modern Day Slavery
• Social Housing / Social Security
• Legal
• Medical
• Employment / Education
• Academic
• Retail/e-commerce
• Marketing
• Media & Broadcasting

What we expect from our linguists

Essential Skills

• Native or near-native fluency in both source and target languages
• Proficiency in English language (when appropriate to supply evidence)
• Ability to provide accurate, real-time interpretation from the source language to the target language and vice versa
• Experience in interpreting in various formats including booth interpreting, remote simultaneous interpreting and whispered interpreting
• Collaboration with event organisers, Clear Voice, technical staff, and other interpreters to ensure smooth delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of simultaneous interpreting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times
• Ability to prepare for assignments by reviewing terminology, briefings, and materials
• Adherence to professional ethics and standards of practice
• Familiarity with interpretation equipment and Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) platforms such as Interprefy, Zoom, Kudo, or similar

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ proven professional experience in simultaneous and/or conference interpreting
• Accreditation or certification from a recognised interpreting body (e.g., NAATI, AIIC, ATA, UN, EU, or equivalent).
• Master’s degree in Interpreting or conference interpreting
• Post-graduate qualification in conference interpreting

Full qualified membership of a relevant professional body is desirable, but not essential.

You must be also able to provide:

• Evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK, if UK based
• 2 Professional References

Provision of a valid DBS certificate (if UK based) or Police Check Certificate (non-UK) is desirable but is not essential.