What Jobs are available in Pawston?

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Mindrum, Berwickshire?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Face-to-Face Interpreters
• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification

Benefits

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.

Amazon Flex Delivery Driver - Earn £14 to £8* per hour.

Deliver packages and get paid weekly. Flexible hours. Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.

What is Amazon Flex? It’s simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon. Save up for something big, earn extra money for day-to-day expenses, and get closer to your goals with Amazon Flex

Deliver. Earn. Achieve. Repeat. Earn £1 8 an hour delivering parcels¹ .

Flexible delivery blocks, without guesswork. Schedule blocks in advance or pick them each day based on your availability. You’ll know when you’re delivering, for how long, and how much you can earn before you begin. Plus, Amazon Flex delivery partners get access to exclusive deals and discounts. Get cash back and discounts on fuel, electric charging, vehicle maintenance and more through Onsi and bp pulse.

With Onsi, you can save over £150 year on fuel² with three different Fuel Cards to choose from: bp plus, Onsi and Shell. Onsi also offers deals on supermarkets including ASDA, Aldi and Tesco, as well as discounts on a variety of big-name mobility and technology brands like Apple, Vodafone and Halfords.

With bp pulse, you can enjoy the benefits of a full bp pulse subscription and save on average 20%³ off bp pulse contactless electric vehicle charging, with discounted rates starting at just .44/kWh.

Deliver smiles, backed by Amazon. To become a delivery driver, you will need a valid UK driving licence, an iPhone or Android smartphone and a mid-size vehicle with 5 seats or larger. You will also need a UK National Insurance Number, proof of your Right to Work in the UK, commercial vehicle insurance (also referred to as ‘hire and reward’ insurance) and, to pass a background and criminal record check which includes, but is not limited to, a review of driving licence records. No previous experience as a transportation driver, truck or lorry driver, taxi driver, courier driver or delivery driver is necessary. Current Amazon employees are not eligible to be delivery partners.

Becoming a delivery partner: How do I sign up? Simply tap the apply button to visit the Amazon Flex website and download the app today. After you download the Amazon Flex app, it will guide you step-by-step through the onboarding process. Once you have uploaded all required documents and passed your background check, you can start delivering smiles, backed by Amazon! Delivering packages to Amazon customers is a great way to earn extra money with a trusted company that puts safety and innovation first.

¹ Earnings estimates are based on location and delivering a number of packages across an estimated length of time (referred to as a block), completed while driving a standard motorized vehicle. Should Amazon Flex introduce blocks eligible to be delivered using scooters or other alternative modes of transportation, different rates may apply. We aim to ensure that the number of packages you are assigned to deliver within your block is realistic, taking into account congestion and the primary requirement to drive safely. However, the actual time taken per delivery may vary (because it could, occasionally, take less or more time than expected) so the earnings per hour may vary.

² Based on UK average fuel consumption for a courier or logistics vehicle.

³ Partner Terms and Conditions apply .

Domestic Major Loss Adjuster – Norwich

This is a standout career opportunity for a seasoned Loss Adjuster to join Aviva’s Major Complex Claims team, taking full ownership of high-value, complex domestic home claims from start to finish.

If you're seeking a role that offers genuine autonomy, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and the chance to manage some of the most challenging and rewarding claims in the industry—this could be the next step in your career!

A bit about the job:

As a Major Loss Field Adjuster, you will manage high-value domestic property claims from instruction through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of customer satisfaction and cost-effective resolution. This is a field-based role where you’ll be meeting our customers face-to-face. We are specifically looking for a professional residing in or around the Norwich area to service this region. Enjoy the freedom and trust to manage your claims from cradle to grave. Your expertise will guide customers through what is often a stressful time, delivering Aviva’s promise of being ‘With you today, for a better tomorrow.’

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• High-Value Claims Experience: Ideally, you have experience with claims around £100,000, but we’re happy to consider those with experience over £0,000.

• Professional Growth: A minimum qualification of Cert CII or CILA is required, and if you’re aiming for Dip CII, that’s fantastic! But don’t worry, it’s not a must.

• Technical Know-How: Your deep understanding of insurance principles, subrogation, underwriting practices, and ABI report writing will be highly valued.

• Building Practices Insight: Knowledge of building practices and regulations for property reinstatements and tendering processes is a big plus.

• Customer Focus: You have a proven track record of managing claims from cradle to grave, always keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity – 8 % of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products , and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free A va shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to