British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter – Remote VRI (Permanent)

Salary: £45,000 per annum (full-time) – pro rata for part-time

Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK

Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available

Sector: Public Sector / NHS / Local Authorities

We’re recruiting experienced, qualified British Sign Language Interpreters for permanent, fully remote roles on a Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) on-demand service. You’ll support Deaf and hearing service users across the UK in NHS, local authority and wider public sector settings.

The Role

• Interpret accurately between BSL and spoken English on live video calls
• Support a wide range of public sector, NHS and local authority appointments
• Maintain high professional standards, confidentiality and impartiality
• Work from home on our BSL VRI service operating Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm (no evenings, weekends or bank holidays)

Hours Available

Full-time (1 post):

• Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm (excluding bank holidays)

Part-time (1 post):

• Wednesday: 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
• Thursday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm

*We may consider alternative hours, for the right applicant.

What We Offer

• £45,000 salary for full-time, pro rata for part-time
• Permanent employment with a leading global organisation
• Fully remote working with regular, predictable hours
• Company Benefits

Essential Criteria

Please only apply if you:

• Are fully registered with NRCPD or RBSLI, with current registration and ability to maintain annual re-registration
• Hold an MA, Postgraduate Diploma or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in BSL/English Interpreting and Translating
• Hold Level 6 or honours degree level (or equivalent) in your second language (typically BSL)
• Have proven experience interpreting in public sector settings, such as the NHS or local authorities
• Are IT confident and comfortable working in a remote environment
• Are willing to wear a company-issued uniform while on duty

Home & Technical Setup

You must have:

• A quiet, professional home workspace, free from background noise
• High-speed broadband: minimum 5 Mbps download / 3 Mbps upload
• A dedicated home office space with room for a 5 ft x 7 ft backdrop
• A wired internet connection (modem to device, no Wi-Fi)