Field Interviewer - Chester

National Centre for Social Research; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Travel opportunities

Job summary

NatCen is seeking a Field Interviewer in Chester to conduct home interviews on health, housing and transport topics. You will work in the community, guiding conversations on tablets or laptops and visiting households to collect stories that inform policy and research.

This part-time role requires reliable English skills, a valid UK driving licence and a DBS check. Flexible, around 18 hours weekly, with local travel and a small launch bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on topics like health, housing and transport.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations that capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.
• Travel around communities and knock on doors as part of fieldwork.
• Contribute to change that improves people’s lives by delivering interviews.
• Handle basic admin tasks related to travel time, mileage and scheduling.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written English

Time management

Customer-facing

Tools

Laptop/tablet

Job description

Field Interviewer - Chester

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Chester

Compensation: £15.12 / hour

Description

What you'll do

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

This is not a desk job. You’ll be out in your community, knocking on doors. People receive a letter beforehand, but they’re not always expecting you. Some won’t answer. Others will say no. That’s completely normal and part of the role.

But when someone says yes and shares their story? You’ll know you’ve helped create change that improves people’s lives.

What you’ll 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 10,000 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 you’ll 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 you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales or any customer-facing role. You don’t need research experience. We’re looking for reliable people who enjoy helping others and want flexible, part-time hours that fit around other commitments.

Need adjustments during the process? Contact: [e-mail]

About Us

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. Our work is trusted by government, universities, and charities, and helps improve lives across the country.