Field Interviewer - Stafford

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time pay

Launch bonus

Milestone bonuses

Job summary

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is seeking a Field Interviewer to visit people in their homes in Staffordshire for vital social research interviews on topics such as health, housing and transport.

Using a tablet or laptop, you will guide conversations, collect real experiences, and support changes that improve people’s lives. This role is not a desk job and requires door-to-door engagement.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and sole car use.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check.
• Reliable home broadband.
• Laptop or tablet with camera.
• At least 18 hours per week available.
• Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Strong verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to conduct research interviews.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations.
• Capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.
• Work out in the community, door-to-door engagement.
• Some households won't respond; this is normal.
• When someone says yes, contribute to changes that improve lives.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Sole use of a car

Right to work in the UK

Willingness to complete a DBS check

Reliable home broadband

Laptop or tablet with camera

Strong verbal and written English

Flexible availability (≥18 hours/week)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Field Interviewer - Stafford

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Staffordshire

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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