Freelance Uyghur Interpreter and Translator

About the role

Uyghur is a Turkic language spoken mainly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, and by communities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Europe. It is usually written in an Arabic-based script, with Latin and Cyrillic alphabets also in use. Many speakers also know Mandarin, Turkish, Uzbek or Kazakh.

Assignments include immigration and asylum matters, solicitor appointments, health care and research projects, including transcription and translation of interviews. Confidentiality is especially important in this work.

What you will do

• Interpret between English and Uyghur, handling sensitive testimony with complete confidentiality.
• Translate Uyghur documents in Arabic, Latin or Cyrillic script, and Chinese documents where qualified.
• 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.
• Work remotely by video or telephone, or on site at the client's premises, arriving prepared and on time.
• 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 Uyghur 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.
• Mandarin, Turkish, Uzbek or Kazakh is an advantage.
• 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.

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

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

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