1,493 Freelance Translator jobs in the United Kingdom

This is a remote position.

We are hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will work alongside other translators and report directly to the project manager. Your main tasks will include translating captions/subtitle, Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE), Transcreation etc. To succeed in this role you should have a natural understanding of target language and a good grasp of grammar.

Below are the qualifications expected of a translator:

• Translate website content from English to French
• Edit old content and create new content for the French market
• Translate e-mail content into French
• Focus on the brand tone of voice

• Native level of French and fluent English
• Translation qualification beneficial
• Previous translation experience
• Ideally a background and interest in fashion

As a RU-EN Translator and Editor , you’ll play a key role in translating, editing and proofreading content from Russian into English across a wide variety of text types. You’ll work alongside a diverse team of language enthusiasts, taking pride in producing content of the highest quality.

The role:

• Fixed term (12 months), part-time (27.5 hours per week, 5.5 hours per day across Monday to Friday)
• Salary: £24,000 - £7,500 depending on experience (pro-rata'd to 7,600 - 0,166 based on above hours)
• Hybrid-working (minimum of 1 day per week in the office)
• Translating, editing, and proofreading content from Russian to English
• Handling content in highly-regulated industries
• Providing constructive and professional feedback to freelance collaborators, helping to facilitate continuous improvement
• Assessing source texts, using linguistic expertise to flag any issues
• Proactive communication with Project and Senior Managers, ensuring visibility across all tasks

Requirements:

• Native-level English speaker with an advanced knowledge of Russian
• Qualified translator, by meeting one of the below criteria:

1. Translation or language-related degree
2. Degree in any subject and two years of of full-time professional translation experience
3. five years of full-time professional experience in translating

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Familiar with CAT tools, including memoQ and other localisation software
• Receptive to receiving and acting upon constructive feedback
• Ability to organise and manage a number of time-sensitive linguistic tasks

Benefits:

• Pro-rata'd annual leave, plus birthday off work!
• Work abroad policy
• Competitive pension scheme (matched contributions up to 7%)
• Industry-leading family policies
• Hybrid, flexible working
• Life assurance and private healthcare
• Regular team socials
• Weekly breakfasts catered to all

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. 

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.   

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit .  

About the role 

Side is currently recruiting a German Translator for our global translation operation. We're looking for candidates with advanced language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge of German.

You will be responsible for correctly translating video game content and acting as an interpreter to change other associated text into German from English. You will follow product-specific guidelines to ensure the maximum linguist quality and adherence to all relevant conventions. You will be working as part of a team of language specialists to produce high-quality translations, either by translating yourself or reviewing documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate in-game text, UI, legal, and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style.
• Revise and review translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow.
• Meet project deadlines and uphold quality standards within an established localization pipeline.
• Ensure consistent tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components.
• Create, maintain and update glossaries, style guides, and character profiles based on predefined frameworks.
• Perform consistency and terminology checks after updates to maintain quality across game versions.
• Collaborate within a team of translators to allocate work based on text familiarity and logical content flow.
• Identify and fix localization bugs, including post-release issues and bugs flagged during testing or legal review.
• Track personal progress using translation software and project management tolls (e.g memoQ, JIRA, client-specific tools).
• Enter, monitor and respond to localization queries relevant to the target language, based on team workflows.
• Assist with onboarding and workflow guidance to new translators on language-specific tools and project norms.
• Support candidate test evaluation and occasionally contribute to test updates in collaboration with the team.

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in both [Target Language] and English.
• Strong cultural knowledge of target market
• 1–3 years of experience in translation, localization, or equivalent language services (game localization experience a plus).
• Strong command of translation tools (e.g memoQ, Trados, XTM) and familiarity with workflow platforms (JIRA, Plunet).
• Excellent linguistic accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to maintain consistency across projects.
• Proactive, collaborative, and capable of working within a team-oriented environment while also managing independent tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to feedback and shifting project requirements.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines, with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must be able to work in the UK/ Portugal and able to align with UK time zones.

Benefits

You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world. 

Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages. 

A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish. 

Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever. 

Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities. 

Are you looking for an interpreter job in London?

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.

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Harrow?

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.

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Hackney?

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.