Field Interviewer - Merthyr Tydfil

National Centre for Social Research; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

NatCen is seeking Field Interviewers for Merthyr Tydfil to conduct in-home interviews on health, housing and transport topics. The role is part-time and involves visiting people in their homes, often requiring travel by car and use of a tablet for data capture.

You will engage with respondents, explain study aims, gain consent, and record responses accurately. Flexibility for weekday, evening and weekend availability is preferred, with training provided and ongoing support from the Field

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Ability to engage with diverse households respectfully.
• Comfortable using a tablet/laptop for data capture.
• Reliable and self-motivated with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Visit households to conduct research interviews at the address.
• Use tablet or laptop to guide conversations and record responses.
• Travel to in-area projects and manage interview scheduling.
• Provide accurate, complete interview data and note any issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written English

People skills

Time management

Independent working

Job description

Field Interviewer - Merthyr Tydfil

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

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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