Field Interviewer - UK Wide opportunities

National Centre for Social Research; Greater London; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

NatCen is seeking Field Interviewers for UK-wide, part-time, home-based work. You will visit households to conduct interviews on health, housing and transport, using a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and capture real experiences.

You’ll be out in communities, knocking on doors, with some responses not going your way. Average earnings revolve around per-interview pay plus admin, travel and mileage allowances.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check.
• Strong verbal and written English.
• At least 18 hours available per week.
• Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Comfortable using basic technology.

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 that capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.
• Be out in your community, knocking on doors and handling varied responses gracefully.
• Contribute to research outputs and help improve people's lives.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Strong verbal English

Strong written English

DBS check willingness/clearance

Reliable home broadband

Independent / self-motivated

Time management

Flexibility for evenings and weekends

Tools

Laptop or tablet with camera

Job description

Field Interviewer - UK Wide opportunities

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Home-based, UK

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.

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.