Field Interviewer - Matlock

National Centre for Social Research; Matlock; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay 12.1%

Travel time compensation (£4.68/hour)

Mileage allowance (0.36/mile)

Launch bonus £250

Job summary

NatCen is seeking a Field Interviewer for Matlock on a part‑time basis. You will visit homes to conduct important health, housing and transport interviews, guiding conversations on a tablet or laptop and collecting real-life experiences across Britain.

This role is not desk-based; you’ll be out in the community, visiting households, with flexible weekday/evening/weekend hours and a DBS check required.

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 and capture experiences.
• Go out into the community, knock on doors, and conduct interviews.
• You’ll help create change that improves people’s lives by collecting real stories.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Customer-facing

Job description

Field Interviewer - Matlock

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Matlock

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.

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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