Field Interviewer - Car Required - Part Time

Alexander Mann Solutions; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A government statistics provider is hiring a Field Interviewer in the North East of England. This role offers flexible working hours with 22 contracted hours per week. Candidates should be friendly and outgoing, with excellent communication and self-management skills. A full UK Driving License, a car, and familiarity with technology are essential. Training will be provided before starting the role.

Qualifications

• Candidates must live within 10 miles of the location and be able to travel within 40 miles.
• A full valid UK Driving License and a car for work purposes are required.
• Experience in using a laptop and smartphone is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Visit sampled addresses to encourage survey participation.
• Plan, organise and manage your own workload.
• Transport and carry equipment to conduct interviews.

Skills

Friendly personality

Excellent communication skills

Self-disciplined and motivated

Ability to engage diverse groups

Tools

Laptop

Smartphone

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in a role with flexible working hours that lets you meet people from diverse communities and have a positive impact on your local community? The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering key economic, social and demographic topics such as changes in the UK economy, population size and distribution, price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, innovative and inclusive team that sits at the heart of public service delivery.

Role

This opportunity is to join our team as a Field Interviewer working for the Office for National Statistics via AMS. As a Field Interviewer, you will carry out official surveys to inform Government about the state of the nation. The role starts with five weeks of comprehensive training to ensure success in the role. It is not office based and requires work within a 40-mile radius (approx.) of an allocated location. Work will be allocated to fit contracted hours within this area, and you should consider how your home location relates to your chosen location preference.

The role offers flexible working hours, broadly equivalent to 22 hours per week. Interviews will typically be conducted between 09:00 and 20:00, with potential for admin and travel time outside these hours. Interviews will occur across mornings, afternoons and evenings, contracted to Monday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Visit sampled addresses to encourage survey participation and interview respondents in their homes.
• Plan, organise and manage your own workload with full training and support provided.
• Transport and carry equipment (e.g., laptop and survey materials), and navigate stairs when in the field.
• Travel to addresses within a 40-mile radius from the advertised location; live within a 10-mile radius of the location.
• Be the face of ONS, communicating clearly and confidently to a broad range of people, and persuade reluctant participants when needed.

What we are looking for

• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage diverse groups of people.
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated, and comfortable working without supervision.
• Ability to plan, organise and manage workloads; willingness to learn and adapt with training and support.
• Experience using a laptop and a smartphone.
• Ability to work across mornings, afternoons and evenings; weekend availability may be required.

Requirements

• Be able to transport and carry equipment and, on occasion, walk between addresses; navigate stairs in the field.
• Live within 10 miles of the location and able to travel to addresses within 40 miles from the advertised location.
• Interviews conducted between 09:00 and 20:00 with hours split across mornings, afternoons, and evenings; Saturdays may be required.
• Full valid UK Driving License (including EU Nationals rights) and full use of a car for work purposes.
• Proof of Identity and a broadband internet connection at home prior to starting.
• Experience with using a laptop and smartphone.

Essential Requirements

• Candidates must meet UK immigration requirements and Civil Service eligibility rules.
• Baseline checks: BPSS and a criminal record check will be required.

Competencies

• Communication and Influencing, Problem Solving and Prioritisation, and Resilience.
• Assessment will include a question about your ability to use technology.

Selection process

Assessment at application stage will consider work history, skills and experience, and your personal statement. If successful, you will be invited to a video interview lasting 30 to 45 minutes. You should prepare evidence in the interview to support what you included in your application and familiarise yourself with the required competencies.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo BPSS checks and a criminal record check.

For more information, watch a short video about becoming a Field Interviewer for ONS: https://careers.ons.gov.uk/find-your-role/survey-and-field-operations/