Department: Telephone Interpreting 

Reports to: Project Manager 

Location: Work at Home positions, any place within United Kingdom . The position is on a freelance / contractor basis, but could lead to a full time position. 

Salary: The Hourly rate can vary widely depending on your experience and qualifications, the type of interpreting location and the level of demand for the languages. 

Working Hours: Your working hours will be flexible.

Summary of position and Competencies Required: 

* to be able to listen, to understand and memorise content in the original source language and then reproduce it in the target language 

* to assimilate speakers' words quickly, including jargons and acronyms 

* to work as per our local professional code of conduct covering confidentiality and impartiality 

* to be alble to take notes to be able to aid memory 

* to use microphones and headsets 

* to prepare the paperwork by reviewing the agenda before any assignment when appointment received in advance. 

* to have dedication, confidentiality and reliability 

* to have an in-depth knowledge of the culture's relating to the languages you will be translating 

* to recognise Equality and Diversity and the importance of human rights with dignity and respect. To act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures. 

*  to demonstrate superior proficiency in English and the second language - to have in depth understanding of cultural dynamics of both languages

* to express accuracy in both languages and comprehends various subjects at different levels of complexity

* to demonstrate mastery of correct word order in phrases and sentences and use of proper grammar 

* to display good communication skills such as clear enunciation, pronunciation , pleasant and professional tone of voice , and polite forms of expression in both languages

* to have competencies in the following industries such as: Medical, Finance, Insurance, Courts, Tribunals, Police and Government Agencies . To be familiar with terminology, procedures and products in those industries. 

* to demonstrate dependability, honesty, integrity and trustworthiness and to accept responsibility for own action. To know its own limits. 

* to have excellent Customer Services Skills and to be able to follow the client's instructions and exceeding their expectations. 

Educational Level:

The candidates must have at least one of the qualifications below: 

1. Batchelors and/or Master's degree in Languages, Translation, Interpretations , Philology, Linguistics or related fields. 

2. PhD. or Doctoral in Languages, Philology , Linguistic or related fields

3. NRPSI (National Register of Public Service Interpreting )

4. DPSI (Diploma in Public Services) 

5. Metropolitan Police Test 

6. Community Level Interpreter 2 (CLI2)

7. Community Interpreter Level 3 (CLI3)

8. Certificate of Higher Education in Translation, Interpretation , Languages, Philology or Linguistics. 

Please Note: If those qualifications do not apply to you, please refer your CV to us for a review and note that you may have to undergo further checks by our Recruitment Team such as a language assessment test. 

Interview Requirements:

- All applicants must possess a full driver's licence and to have access to their own vehicle 

- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK 

- An Enhanced DBS certificate is required, however if you do not have a current DBS certificate you can apply through us at your own expense or do so through another company agency. 

- the successful applicant must have a minimum of one year professional experience and at least two references for previous completed projects relating to their professional career are required.  

- the successful applicant must have a minimum of 20o hours on face to face interpreting or over the telephone ideally within the Public Sector.