Community Field Interviewer - Flexible Part-Time Research

National Centre for Social Research; Leek; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time pay

Launch bonus

Milestone bonuses

Job summary

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is seeking a Field Interviewer to visit people in their homes in Staffordshire for vital social research interviews on topics such as health, housing and transport.

Using a tablet or laptop, you will guide conversations, collect real experiences, and support changes that improve people’s lives. This role is not a desk job and requires door-to-door engagement.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and sole car use.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check.
• Reliable home broadband.
• Laptop or tablet with camera.
• At least 18 hours per week available.
• Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Strong verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to conduct research interviews.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations.
• Capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.
• Work out in the community, door-to-door engagement.
• Some households won't respond; this is normal.
• When someone says yes, contribute to changes that improve lives.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Sole use of a car

Right to work in the UK

Willingness to complete a DBS check

Reliable home broadband

Laptop or tablet with camera

Strong verbal and written English

Flexible availability (≥18 hours/week)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is seeking a Field Interviewer to visit people in their homes in Staffordshire for vital social research interviews on topics such as health, housing and transport.

Using a tablet or laptop, you will guide conversations, collect real experiences, and support changes that improve people’s lives. This role is not a desk job and requires door-to-door engagement.