Field Interviewer - Dumfries

National Centre for Social Research; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NatCen is recruiting a Field Interviewer in Dumfries to carry out vital research interviews in people’s homes on topics like health, housing and transport. You’ll visit communities, guide conversations on daily life in Britain, using a tablet or laptop to capture responses.

This is not a desk job. You’ll work flexible, part-time hours (minimum 18 hours/week). An emphasis on reliability, driving safely, and good English is essential. Training and support are provided by NatCen.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Comfortable speaking with diverse people in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to conduct vital research interviews.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and capture responses.
• Travel to local areas to interview participants.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of interview data.

Skills

People skills

Verbal English

Job description

Field Interviewer - Dumfries

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Dumfries

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.

This role requires the use of a personal vehicle for work purposes. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have appropriate business use car insurance in place. It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that this insurance is valid and active prior to commencing employment and maintained throughout their engagement with NatCen.

Our process is quick and straightforward:

• Apply online
• Short online assessment (via Decision Agent - do it anytime, anywhere)
• Final interview (includes a short role play)
• Offer
• Background checks (via Zinc)
• Start work

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.