Field Interviewer - Hastings

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

Job summary

NatCen is seeking a Field Interviewer for Hastings to conduct in-home interviews as part of our social research program. You will visit respondents in their homes, guide conversations with a tablet or laptop, and collect genuine experiences on topics like health, housing and transport.

This is a field role, not a desk job. You will be out in the community, door-knocking, and working flexible, part-time hours with opportunities to earn additional incentives and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence
• Class 1 Business insurance
• Right to work in the UK
• DBS check required
• 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
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and capture experiences
• Knock on doors in the community and conduct interviews
• Maintain professionalism and respect during field visits
• Record accurate interview details and manage paperwork

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Flexible schedule

Self-motivation

Time management

Tools

Laptop/Tablet

Job description

Field Interviewer - Hastings

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Hastings

Compensation: £15.12 / hour

Description

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.