Field Interviewer - Doncaster

NatCen; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NatCen, the UK's largest independent social research organisation, is hiring field interviewers to visit participants at home across Britain. You will guide conversations, record real-life experiences on topics like health, housing and transport, and help improve lives through your work.

This is active fieldwork rather than a desk job, with travel to communities, occasional rejections, and the chance to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to achieve at least 18 hours per week.
• Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Strong verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to conduct vital research interviews.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and capture experiences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written English

Time management

Independent worker

Reliability

Tools

Laptop or tablet

Camera

Broadband

Job 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)
• 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.

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.

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