Field Interviewer — Flexible Part-Time (Wigan)

National Centre for Social Research; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is seeking a Field Interviewer for Wigan. This part-time role involves visiting households to conduct important health, housing, and transport interviews, using your own device to guide conversations and capture genuine experiences across communities.

You will be out in the field, not a desk job, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. A DBS check and driving license are required, and the role offers the chance to contribute to social

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on health, housing and transport.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations that capture real experiences.
• Out in the community, knocking on doors; some may not answer, some may say yes.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Sole use of a car

DBS check willingness

Right to work in the UK

Broadband at home

Laptop or tablet with camera

Comfortable using basic technology

Time management

Fluent English

Job description

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is seeking a Field Interviewer for Wigan. This part-time role involves visiting households to conduct important health, housing, and transport interviews, using your own device to guide conversations and capture genuine experiences across communities.

You will be out in the field, not a desk job, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. A DBS check and driving license are required, and the role offers the chance to contribute to social