Community Interviewer: Flexible Hours in Scotland

NatCen International; Wester Balmungie; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Admin fees

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

Bonus payments up to £750 in first 12‑

Job summary

Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen) seeks a Field Interviewer to visit local households, conduct in-home interviews and record responses using a NatCen device. Role requires driving, route planning and travel across Scotland with regular check-ins and full training provided.

You’ll collect stories on health, housing, transport and daily life, contributing to decisions affecting services, funding and policy. Availability 20+ hours/week, including weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Good at talking to people.
• Friendly, respectful and professional.
• Resilient and confident in varied environments.
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Good time management and prioritising skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in your local area and conduct in-home interviews.
• Accurately record responses using NatCen devices.
• Travel throughout the assigned area and handle longer journeys as needed; occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Talking to people

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Job description

Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen) seeks a Field Interviewer to visit local households, conduct in-home interviews and record responses using a NatCen device. Role requires driving, route planning and travel across Scotland with regular check-ins and full training provided.

You’ll collect stories on health, housing, transport and daily life, contributing to decisions affecting services, funding and policy. Availability 20+ hours/week, including weekdays, evenings and weekends.