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Join a growing network of professional interpreters and translators helping individuals, organisations, and communities communicate effectively across the UK. If you are qualified and passionate about helping people communicate, we would love to hear from you.
To register with us, please send your CV to register@translateuk.net
Why Join Translate UK?
At Translate UK, we offer flexible opportunities for professional interpreters and translators across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.
As part of our network, you can benefit from:
- Access to remote and face-to-face assignments.
- The flexibility to choose your own rates and availability.
- Opportunities across legal, healthcare, education, housing, and public sector settings.
- A wide variety of interpreting and document translation assignments.
- The chance to develop specialist expertise within key sectors.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping individuals overcome language barriers and access essential services.
Whether you are newly qualified or highly experienced, we welcome professionals who are committed to delivering accurate, impartial, and high-quality language support.
Qualifications We Accept
We welcome applications from interpreters with recognised qualifications and relevant professional experience.
Accepted Qualifications
| Qualification | Interpreting Experience Hours | Interpreting Experience Hours (Justice related) | Suitable Type of Work |
| Basic Interpreting Qualifications | 0 | N/A | General Interpreting Work |
| Community Interpreting Level 2 | 0 | N/A | General Interpreting Work |
| Language Related Degree | 0 | N/A | General Interpreting Work |
| Language Related Diploma | 0 | N/A | General Interpreting Work |
| Level 3, 4 or 5 Community Interpreting | 100 | 0 | General & Non-Court MOJ Work |
| Partially qualified DPSI or DPI | 100 | 0 | General & Non-Court MOJ Work |
| Experience only (for languages with no formal qualifications) | 200 | 0 | General & Non-Court MOJ Work |
| Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) – Law | 200 | 0 | General & All MOJ Work |
| Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI) | 200 | 0 | General & All MOJ Work |
| Diploma in Community Interpreting (DCI) – (Police/Courts specialism) | 200 | 0 | General & All MOJ Work |
| Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) – Health | 200 | 100 | General & All MOJ Work |
| Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) – Local Government | 200 | 100 | General & All MOJ Work |
| Diploma in Community Interpreting (DCI) (without Police/Courts specialism) | 200 | 100 | General & All MOJ Work |
| BA/MA/Degree in Interpreting | 200 | 100 | General & All MOJ Work |
| BA/MA/Degree in Conference Interpreting | 200 | 100 | General & All MOJ Work |
| BA/MA/Degree in Modern Languages | 400 | 200 | General & All MOJ Work |
| IND | 400 | 200 | General & All MOJ Work |
| AIT (formerly IAA) | 400 | 200 | General & All MOJ Work |
| UKVI | 400 | 200 | General & All MOJ Work |
| UK Border Agency Certificate | 400 | 200 | General & All MOJ Work |
| Experience only (for languages with no formal qualifications) | 400 | 200 | General & All MOJ Work |
| Interpreters previously listed at Complex/Complex Written level | 400 | 400 | General & All MOJ Work |
Security Clearances We Accept
We recognise the following security clearances and background checks:
DBS Checks
- Basic DBS
- Standard DBS
- Standard DBS Update Service
- Enhanced DBS
- Enhanced DBS Update Service
Government and Security Vetting
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
- Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
- Security Check (SC)
- Developed Vetting (DV)
- Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 3 (NPPV3)
Regional Disclosure Checks
- Disclosure Scotland
- Access Northern Ireland
Alternate Routes
For rare languages where recognised qualifications may not be available, we may consider:
- Significant professional interpreting experience.
- Evidence of language proficiency.
- Specialist sector knowledge.
- Professional references.
- Relevant training certificates.
Documents Required
Please have the following available during registration:
- Valid photographic identification.
- Proof of address.
- Right to work documentation.
- Security clearance certificates.
- Professional references/ Proof of Hours.
- Professional membership details (if applicable).