Field Interviewer — Flexible, Travel‑Based Research

National Centre for Social Research; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid travel time

Mileage reimbursement

Access to a car

Job summary

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) in Sunderland is seeking a Field Interviewer on a part-time basis. You will visit selected addresses, conduct in-home interviews on topics such as health, housing and transport, and help ensure real experiences are heard. No prior research experience is required.

You’ll travel across your assigned area, plan routes, and log responses using a NatCen device. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are necessary, and occasional evening or weekend

Qualifications

• No prior research experience required.
• Willingness to travel and conduct home interviews.
• Right to work in the UK and driving licence where required.

Responsibilities

• Visit selected addresses across an assigned area to carry out in-home interviews.
• Use a NatCen device to guide structured interviews and record responses.
• Plan routes, manage time efficiently and travel as needed (including evenings/weekends).
• Be warm, professional and respectful to participants and ensure data quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Listening skills

Reliability

Time management

Tools

NatCen device

Driving licence

Job description

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) in Sunderland is seeking a Field Interviewer on a part-time basis. You will visit selected addresses, conduct in-home interviews on topics such as health, housing and transport, and help ensure real experiences are heard. No prior research experience is required.

You’ll travel across your assigned area, plan routes, and log responses using a NatCen device. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are necessary, and occasional evening or weekend