Market Research Interviewer - Dundee

NatCen; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Admin fees and holiday pay (12.1%)

Travel time pay (£4.68/hour)

Mileage reimbursement (36p/mile)

Launch bonuses

Job summary

NatCen, the UK's leading social research organisation, is seeking part-time interviewers to visit households across Scotland. You will conduct interviews, use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations, and record real-life experiences for important health, housing and transport topics.

This role requires driving, DBS readiness, and strong English. You’ll work in your community with flexible hours, including weekdays and weekends, and contribute to change that improves lives.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written English.
• Experience communicating with a diverse audience is ideal.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check and have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to conduct vital research interviews.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and capture real experiences.
• Be flexible with weekdays, evenings and weekends and manage time across projects.

Skills

Strong English

People-facing communication

Self-motivated & independent

Time management

Right to work in the UK

DBS check ready

Tools

Laptop or tablet

Job 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 broadbandl
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

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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