Freelance Interpreter
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Technical writing
- Posted
Must have
- Fluency in English and at least one additional language
- Proven experience or formal training in interpretation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong professional standards with a commitment to cultural sensitivity and impartiality
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with reliability and discretion
Full description
WEST MIDLANDS INTERPRETERS REQUIRED
About the Role
We are currently seeking dedicated and skilled Interpreters to facilitate effective communication across diverse settings to join our growing network across the Midlands and surrounding regions. You will play a vital role in facilitating clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication across a range of professional settings, including healthcare, legal, business, and community services.
Locations
Stoke-on-Trent | Shrewsbury | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Lichfield | Burton-on-Trent | Telford | Cannock | Stafford | Tamworth | Oswestry | Walsall | Grays & surrounding areas
Languages in Demand
Polish | Kurdish (Sorani) | Kurdish Kurmanji | Romanian | Punjabi (Indian) | Arabic | Sudanese Arabic | Bengali | Russian | Tamil | Urdu | Slovak | Hindi | Bulgarian | Malayalam | Hungarian | Portuguese | Cantonese | Czech | Latvian | Dari | Turkish | Amharic | Pashto | Thai
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate real-time oral interpretation between English and one or more languages
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism throughout all assignments
- Adapt communication style to suit the context and audience
- Support effective cross-cultural understanding within diverse organisational settings
Requirements
- Fluency in English and at least one additional language
- Proven experience or formal training in interpretation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong professional standards with a commitment to cultural sensitivity and impartiality
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with reliability and discretion
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate: £19.00–£25.00
- Flexible and part-time scheduling
- Freelance and employed engagement models available
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community
Mandatory Requirements (Documentation Required)
Applicants must be able to provide:
- Right to Work in the UK
UK Passport / Settled Status / BRP online share code + Date of Birth
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
Current certificate or proof that application is in progress
- Passport-sized professional photograph
Clear image, no filters
- Qualification Certificate
Interpreting qualification or proof of enrolment if part-qualified