At a Glance
- Tasks: Interpret and translate for various public and private organisations, ensuring accurate communication.
- Company: Language Empire, a trusted provider of interpreting and translation services in the UK.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, work from home, competitive rates, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with over 20 years of experience in the industry.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while being your own boss.
- Qualifications: Fluency in English and another language; relevant qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you looking for a Chinese Cantonese Interpreter and Translator job in Wakefield? Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates? We are urgently recruiting for freelance Chinese Cantonese interpreters and translators based in Wakefield to work within various settings such as the NHS, local authorities, police, probation and other public and private organisations.
Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!
We are currently recruiting for:
- Face‑to‑Face Interpreters
- Telephone Interpreters
- Video Interpreters
- Translators
Please note this is a self‑employed position.
The Job Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original “source” language, then reproducing the speech into the “target” language with 100% accuracy. You will:
- Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
- Check the non‑English speakers' understanding after each sentence
- Provide conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
- Deal with highly confidential information
- Liaise between the service user and service provider
Requirements:
- Fluent in English and another language
- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- Must be aged 21 or over
- Formal qualifications such as:
- Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
- Community Interpreting
- NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registration is advantageous
- Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
- Any other interpreting related qualification
Benefits:
- Flexible working to fit around your schedule
- Work from the comfort of your own home
- Be your own boss
- Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in‑house team
- Continuous professional development and support
Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.
Freelance Chinese Cantonese Interpreter — Flexible & Remote employer: Translation Empire PK
Language Empire is an exceptional employer for freelance Chinese Cantonese interpreters, offering the flexibility to work from home while providing vital services across various sectors including healthcare and local authorities. With over 20 years of experience, we prioritise employee growth through continuous professional development and a supportive in-house team, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work in Wakefield.
