About the job
Are you seeking a rewarding freelance interpreter position in Balerno, Midlothian? Join us at Language Empire, where we prioritize flexibility and competitive pay for our interpreters.
We are actively recruiting freelance interpreters to provide essential services across various sectors including the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation, and numerous public and private organizations.
Founded in 2001, Language Empire has been a leading provider of professional interpreting and translation services throughout the UK for over 20 years. Our diverse team covers hundreds of languages and dialects, enabling communication in critical areas like politics, business, healthcare, and public service. If you are fluent in one or more foreign languages and are ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect role for you!
We are currently on the lookout for:
- Face-to-Face Interpreters
- Telephone Interpreters
- Video Interpreters
- Translators
Please note that this is a self-employed position.
The Role:
As an interpreter, your responsibilities will include listening to, comprehending, and accurately reproducing spoken content from a source language into a target language. You will:
- Provide interpretation services for clients accessing legal, health, and local government services.
- Confirm understanding with non-English speakers after each statement.
- Engage in conference, consecutive, and public service interpreting.
- Handle highly confidential information with professionalism.
- Act as a liaison between service users and providers.