Freelance Filipino Interpreter-Remote in Birmingham

Remote | Telephone & Video Interpreting | Flexible Freelance Opportunities

Are you fluent in English and Filipino and interested in using your language skills professionally from the comfort of your own home? Premium Linguistic Services (PLS) is looking for reliable and confident bilingual individuals to provide remote telephone and video interpreting services across the UK. Whether you are an experienced interpreter or new to the profession, we welcome your application. No formal interpreting qualification or previous interpreting experience is required.

As a Freelance Remote Interpreter, you will help people overcome language barriers by providing clear, accurate and impartial interpretation over the telephone and via video. You will support communication between individuals and professionals in various settings, including healthcare, local authorities and other public services. You will work remotely from a quiet, private environment, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism throughout every assignment. This is a flexible, self-employed opportunity, allowing you to accept assignments based on your availability. Please note that interpreting opportunities depend on client demand, and a minimum volume of work cannot be guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate and impartial interpretation
• Deliver interpreting services by telephone and/or video
• Convey the meaning and tone of conversations as accurately as possible
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Remain impartial and maintain professional boundaries
• Communicate respectfully with everyone involved
• Be punctual, reliable and prepared for assignments
• Remain calm and professional, including during sensitive situations
• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A formal interpreting qualification is not required. We welcome both qualified and non-qualified applicants.
• Previous interpreting experience or a relevant qualification is an advantage, but it is not essential.
• If you have strong language and communication skills and are interested in working as a professional interpreter, we encourage you to apply.
• Are fluent in English and Target language
• Have strong listening and verbal communication skills
• Can process and communicate information accurately
• Are confident communicating with people from different backgrounds
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and impartiality
• Are reliable, professional and punctual
• Can remain calm and focused in different situations
• Are willing and able to travel locally for assignments
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold a valid DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one – a valid DBS is mandatory and must be in place before undertaking any assignments with PLS.

Benefits

• Work Remotely: Use your language skills professionally without travelling to assignment locations.
• Flexible Opportunities: Accept freelance assignments that fit around your availability.
• Telephone & Video Interpreting: Build valuable experience across different remote interpreting channels.
• Make a Difference: Help people overcome language barriers and communicate when it matters.
• Open to Non-Qualified Applicants: A formal interpreting qualification is not essential to apply.
• Join a Growing Network: Become part of a UK-wide community of freelance interpreters working with PLS.

Premium Linguistic Services (PLS) is a UK language services provider committed to Connecting Communities Through Language. We work with linguists across the UK to help organisations communicate effectively with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. If you are a great communicator, passionate about languages and looking for flexible remote opportunities, your language skills can make a real difference.