Sessional Language Interpreters

Sessional Language Interpreters

Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking experienced interpreters and translators to support residents accessing local health services and council services. The role delivers face‑to‑face language interpretation, British sign language (BSL) interpretation and document translation in a wide range of languages.

Pay range is advertised by the Council. Actual remuneration will be based on skills and experience. The standard working week is 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Salary details are available on application.

• Deliver professional interpretation and translation services in face‑to‑face settings for council and local health services.
• Interpret for residents across a broad spectrum of languages, including Cantonese, Kurdish, Spanish, Portuguese, Luganda, Oromo, Tamil, Vietnamese and Yoruba.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals to interpret medical and legal contexts where required.
• Maintain confidential records of interpreting sessions and adhere to Council data protection policies.
• Participate in regular interviews throughout the year as part of the open advertisement process.

• Recognised qualification in Interpreting and Translation to a minimum level of Community Interpreting Level 3.
• Considerable experience in public service interpreting and translation.
• Experience working with health or social care professionals is desirable; experience in medical and legal interpreting is an advantage.
• Proof of language skills and experience in interpreting services, including evidence of proficiency in the selected languages.
• Full employment history is required. Provide a written explanation of any gaps in employment.

When applying, state the language(s) you are able to interpret/translate and provide evidence of your language skills and experience in interpreting services. Use the supporting statement section to demonstrate how you meet each point in the Person Specification.

The application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short‑listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification.

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

London, England, United Kingdom