Description
We are seeking a full-time Arabic Interpreter & Translator to join our team at Millennium Translations Ltd in Leeds.
As an Interpreter & Translator, you will be responsible for providing consecutive interpretation services in various settings, including mental health, healthcare, and legal environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret verbal communications in real-time into Arabic, with careful attention to context, meaning, tone, and technical wording.
- Translate documents, including scientific, legal, and literary texts, ensuring the original meaning is conveyed accurately.
- Attend booked assignments, driving yourself to and from assignments as required.
- Adhere to high standards of professional behavior, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the Interpreter Code of Conduct.
- Work on projects such as community engagement and outreach, obtaining and collating feedback.
Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Arabic, with cultural competence in both languages.
- Full UK driver's license and access to your own vehicle.
- Current, valid Enhanced CRB clearance.
- Minimum of one year's professional experience as an interpreter, with references required to verify experience.
- Minimum of 200 hours previous experience working as an Interpreter, ideally within the public sector.
- Qualifications in interpreting, translation, or linguistics, such as MA, BA, DPSI, or Community Interpreting Certificate.
Benefits:
- Competitive monthly salary + mileage pay
- Employment/statutory benefits
- Pension scheme
- Occupational health & well-being services
- Access to over 36 CPD courses
- Paid professional body memberships
- Opportunity to take part in company-funded recreational activities
- Monthly staff outings
- Healthcare benefits
- Free parking
- Perk box
- Reward and recognition schemes
- Birthday vouchers
- Fixed or flexible working hours