About the job
Are you a skilled Bulgarian speaker looking for freelance opportunities in Chelmsford? Join us at Language Empire, where we provide flexible working hours and competitive pay rates!
We are actively seeking freelance Bulgarian interpreters to work across a variety of environments including the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation, and other public and private organizations.
Founded in 2001, Language Empire has been a leader in delivering professional interpreting and translation services throughout the UK for over 20 years, catering to numerous languages and dialects. If you possess proficiency in one or more foreign languages and are eager to engage in crucial sectors such as politics, business, healthcare, and public service, we want you!
We are recruiting for the following roles:
- Face-to-Face Interpreters
- Telephone Interpreters
- Video Interpreters
- Translators
Please be aware that this is a self-employed position.
Job Responsibilities:
As an interpreter, your role will involve listening to, comprehending, and memorizing content in the original 'source' language, then accurately reproducing the speech in the 'target' language.
Your tasks will include:
- Interpreting for individuals accessing legal, health, and local government services
- Ensuring non-English speakers understand after each statement
- Conducting conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting
- Handling highly confidential information with discretion
- Facilitating communication between service users and providers
Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and Bulgarian (or another language)
- Right to work in the UK
- Minimum age of 21
- Formal qualifications such as:
- Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
- Community Interpreting
- Registration with NRPSI, CIOL, ITI is beneficial
- Degree in Translation, Interpreting, or Languages
- Any other relevant interpreting qualifications
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule
- Work from the comfort of your home
- Autonomy in managing your own workload
- Continuous support from our dedicated in-house team
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Upon approval of your registration, you will be contacted regarding job opportunities in your area.

