About the role

Swedish speakers in the UK include professionals, students and families from Sweden and Swedish-speaking Finland. Most requests are commercial, covering contracts, technical documentation, software and marketing material for Swedish and Nordic markets, where accurate terminology and natural style matter.

Public service interpreting also arises, including healthcare, courts and family matters involving Swedish-speaking clients.

What you will do

Translate commercial, technical and legal content into natural Swedish for Nordic audiences.
Interpret in business meetings, legal proceedings and medical appointments.
Interpret accurately and impartially, following the professional code of conduct and keeping all information confidential.
Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, particularly for medical and legal bookings.
Translate and proofread documents carefully, querying unclear source text rather than guessing.
Attend video and telephone assignments from a quiet, private space with a reliable connection.
Transcribe and translate audio and video recordings, such as interviews and calls, if you have the skills for transcription work.

What we are looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Swedish and English, spoken and written.
A recognised interpreting or translation qualification, such as the DPSI or DPI, or equivalent experience. Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI is welcome but not required.
Norwegian or Danish is an advantage for some projects.
A current DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, for assignments that require it.
The right to work in the UK for on-site UK assignments.
A dependable internet connection and a confidential space for remote interpreting.

What we offer

Flexible freelance work that fits around your schedule.
A mix of remote (video and telephone) and on-site assignments.
Fair pay for your expertise and time.
Professional development to keep your skills current.
A supportive operations team to help with bookings and questions.
Varied work across sectors, from healthcare and law to government and business.

Swedish 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 Swedish linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Swedish:

Swedish 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.
Swedish translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
Certified Swedish translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
Swedish 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

Is Swedish work mainly translation?

Much of it is commercial translation, but interpreting requests also come from healthcare and legal settings.

Is this a freelance role?

Yes. This is freelance (self-employed) work, so you choose which assignments to accept.

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Freelance Swedish Interpreter and Translator