Data Administrator CPI

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking CPI data administrators to collect essential price data across Liverpool. This part-time role offers flexibility, making it perfect for those with existing commitments. With comprehensive training provided, you'll work in diverse retail environments, ensuring accurate data collection that influences economic measures. Enjoy the benefits of a structured work schedule, travel expenses, and holiday pay while contributing to a vital national statistic. If you have a vehicle and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Fully-paid training

Holiday pay (12.07%)

Access to Assistance Program

Regional events participation

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and have a valid UK driving licence.
• No experience necessary; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Collect prices of 800-1500 items from various retail locations.
• Work approximately 12-15 hours over two set days each month.

Skills

Data collection

Electronic device literacy

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

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A CPI data administrator / collector is responsible for collecting the prices of specific items on a monthly basis in a selection of retail premises across a dedicated town, or city. It is important work that impacts every industry in the country and is taken on two set days every month - always a Monday and Tuesday - with the potential for a short collection on a Friday in some areas.

CPI Collectors work approximately 12-15 hours over these two set days per MONTH. It may take longer initially while you are learning store layouts.

If you are over 18, have a vehicle & a valid UK driving licence, and want to earn money whilst visiting shops - then this is the role for you!

From April 2024: £13.44 per hour (£12.00 per hour + £1.44 holiday pay) outside London, plus travel expenses.

We provide comprehensive fully-paid training to set you up for success in this role.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is responsible for producing the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation in the UK. Collectors from Verian gather prices of goods and services from a wide range of items in over 200 towns and cities across the UK, and the ONS compares these over time.

This role is ideal for those seeking part-time work, especially if you have existing commitments, childcare, or caring responsibilities, and want to supplement your income.

You will visit the same locations each month, collecting data on 800-1500 items from 15-20 locations, including:

• Supermarkets & convenience stores
• Restaurants & Bars
• Discount retailers
• Clothing shops
• Cinemas
• Mechanics' garages
• Tobacconists

If interested, please apply below. You will be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview within a few days.

• The use of a car is mandatory
• No experience necessary; full training provided
• Successful applicants must complete DBS, identity, employment, and right-to-work checks
• Use of a handheld device to record prices in real-time; electronic device literacy is important
• Applicants must be over 18
• Must be able to prioritize data collection over other commitments
• Work as part of a team across regions
• Be organized and an experienced shopper
• Enjoy team collaboration
• Participate in fully-paid induction training
• Enjoy 12.07% holiday pay on hours worked (equivalent to 20 days vacation if full-time)
• Access to Assistance Program
• Attend regional events, such as roadshows and coffee mornings