Freelance Welsh Translator and Interpreter

About the role

Public bodies in Wales have legal duties to provide services in Welsh, so councils, health boards, universities and many companies publish in both languages and run bilingual meetings. Anyone may speak Welsh in court in Wales, and simultaneous Welsh to English interpreting is a routine part of council, tribunal and board meetings.

Translation is the largest area of work: policies, reports, websites, apps, letters and marketing. Interpreting includes simultaneous interpreting with headsets at meetings and events, consecutive interpreting in health and legal settings, and remote interpreting on video platforms.

What you will do

• Translate English into natural, current Welsh, following the client's style guide and terminology lists.
• Provide simultaneous Welsh to English interpreting at meetings, hearings and events, on site or online.
• 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

• Fluent Welsh and English, with an excellent standard of written Welsh.
• 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.
• Membership of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru (the Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters) is welcome but not required.
• 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.

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

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