About the role

Dutch speakers in the UK come from the Netherlands and from Flanders in Belgium, where Flemish usage differs in vocabulary and pronunciation. Some UK residents who lived in the Netherlands before moving here also use Dutch alongside another first language.

Requests are often commercial: contracts, technical documentation, financial reports and marketing for Dutch and Belgian markets. Public service work also arises in healthcare, courts and family matters.

What you will do

Translate commercial, legal and technical documents for Dutch or Flemish audiences, as specified.
Interpret in business meetings, legal proceedings and healthcare appointments.
Keep everything you hear and read on assignments strictly confidential, and remain impartial throughout.
Build and maintain your own glossaries for the sectors you work in.
Deliver written translations that are accurate, complete and proofread, on or before the agreed deadline.
Produce accurate transcripts and English translations of recorded Dutch speech, for example police interviews or research recordings.

What we are looking for

Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English, with the ability to switch register for different clients.
The DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting), DPI (Diploma in Police Interpreting) or an equivalent qualification is an advantage; CIOL or ITI membership is welcome.
Awareness of Netherlands Dutch and Belgian (Flemish) differences.
Willingness to complete a DBS check for assignments in healthcare, education or with vulnerable people.
Right to work in the UK if you will take on-site assignments in the UK.
A reliable internet connection, headset and quiet, private workspace for remote assignments.

What we offer

Remote work by video and telephone, plus on-site bookings.
Fair compensation for your skills and time.
Opportunities for professional development.
Help from our operations team before and after assignments.
Varied assignments across healthcare, legal, government, finance and more.
Flexible working: choose the assignments that suit your availability.

Dutch work with SILA Linguists®

SILA Linguists® is a language services company providing interpreting, translation and transcription across the UK, North America, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, in more than 350 languages and dialects. As a Dutch linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Dutch:

Dutch interpreting of every type: face-to-face, telephone (OPI) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, video (VRI) through the SILA Linguists® app or the client's platform, consecutive, simultaneous, conference and remote simultaneous (RSI), community and escort interpreting.
Dutch translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
Certified Dutch translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
Dutch transcription of audio and video recordings, with time stamps, translation of the transcript and subtitling.

Our vetted, trained and qualified linguists work in legal, police and court settings, immigration and asylum matters, NHS and private healthcare, social care, schools and universities, charities and business. Every assignment is covered by confidentiality agreements and UK GDPR.

Questions

Do you need Flemish translators?

Sometimes. Clients targeting Belgium may ask for Flemish usage, so tell us if you are a Flemish speaker.

How do I apply?

Use the application form on this page. Tell us your languages, dialects, qualifications and the type of work you are interested in.

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Freelance Dutch Interpreter and Translator