Field Interviewer

What youll do

Youll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health housing and transport. Using a tablet or laptop youll guide conversations that capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.

This is not a desk job. Youll be out in your community knocking on doors. People receive a letter beforehand but theyre not always expecting you. Some wont answer. Others will say no. Thats completely normal and part of the role.

But when someone says yes and shares their story Youll know youve helped create change that improves peoples lives.

What youll earn

20-30 per interview (typically) plus:
Admin fees and holiday pay (12.1%) Travel time at 4.68/hour (most projects) for travel to the area you are working in Mileage at 36p per mile (up to 10000 miles) 250 bonus after your launch then 250 more at two months and four months

Average hourly rate: 15.12 (including holiday pay) with experienced interviewers earning more.

What youll need

Essential:

Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car

Class 1 Business insurance

Right to work in the UK

Willingness to complete a DBS check

Reliable home broadband

Laptop or tablet with camera

Comfortable using basic technology

At least 18 hours available per week

Flexibility for weekdays evenings and weekends

Strong verbal and written English

Personal qualities:

Good at talking to people

Friendly and professional

Resilient and confident

Self-motivated and independent

Having good time management and prioritising skills

Who this suits

This role is ideal if youve worked in retail hospitality admin driving sales or any customer-facing role. You dont need research experience. Were looking for reliable people who enjoy helping others and want flexible part-time hours that fit around other commitments.

Our process is quick and straightforward:

Apply online

Short online assessment (via Decision Agent - do it anytime anywhere)

Final interview (includes a short role play)

Offer

Background checks (via Zinc)

Start work

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Were Nat Cen the UKs largest independent social research organisation. Our work is trusted by government universities and charities and helps improve lives across the country.