At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide simultaneous interpretation and translation services in Irish and English for the Assembly.
- Company: Join the Northern Ireland Assembly and be part of a key public sector institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, weekly pay, free parking, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in democratic proceedings while enhancing your language skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in relevant subjects and experience in Irish interpretation and translation required.
The predicted salary is between 26423 - 26423 £ per year.
We are partnering with the Northern Ireland Assembly to appoint an Interpreter/Translator (Irish Language) within the Official Report team. This role offers the opportunity to facilitate democratic proceedings, deliver high-quality simultaneous interpretation and text translation services and contribute directly to the language and reporting functions of a key public sector institution.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary fully aligned with public sector pay rates
- Weekly pay
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of financial assistance and access to counselling
- Access to high street, retail and leisure discounts
- Ongoing training & development opportunities
- Refer-a-Friend scheme uncapped (£300 per successful referral)
- Opportunity to work in a forward thinking fast paced environment
- Dedicated consultant to support your career
What we need from you
- Availability to undertake an assignment starting September 2026 until March 2027
- Flexibility to work 22.2 hours per week (Monday & Tuesday onsite in Parliament Buildings, 3rd day to be agreed)
- Flexibility to work unsocial hours/evenings on Assembly sitting days (with Time Off In Lieu provided)
- Willingness to complete a Basic Access NI check
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in 4 subjects (other than English language) and GCSE grade A or above (or equivalent) in English Language plus a recognised qualification in Irish equivalent to or higher than A-level
- At least 1 year's experience providing interpretation and translation services in respect of the Irish language OR Excellent oral and written Irish and English knowledge and skills, plus at least 3 years' experience providing interpretation and translation services in respect of the Irish language
Experience Required
- Providing Irish to English, and on occasion vice versa, simultaneous interpretation fluently, confidently and accurately in a formal or public sector setting
- Delivering text translation, subtitle creation, written reporting and general editorial or proofreading services in Irish and English
- Working independently and as part of a wider team to produce accurate, high-quality results to strict timelines and legislative schedules
- Managing personal performance and taking initiative to identify personal development needs
Responsibilities
- Simultaneous Interpretation - Provide Irish to English, and on occasion vice versa, simultaneous interpretation fluently, confidently and accurately for Assembly plenary sittings, Committee meetings and other official events.
- Reporting & Documentation - Provide written reports of any Irish used during Assembly plenary sittings, Committee meetings and other events as required.
- Translation & Editorial Services - Provide text translation, subtitle production, and general editorial or proofreading advice across Irish and English text.
- Operational Support & Performance - Manage personal performance, act on manager direction, and perform duties in line with the scheduling and timing of Assembly business, including unsocial hours during sittings.
Get in touch with us today for a confidential chat and to review the full job description.
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