Market Research Interviewer - Oldham

NatCen; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NatCen is seeking field interviewers to visit people in their homes across the UK, guiding conversations on health, housing and transport. You’ll use a tablet or laptop to capture real experiences, or knock on doors at assigned areas, explaining the study and inviting participation.

When someone says yes, you help create change that improves people’s lives. This role is not a desk job and requires flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Essential: Verbal and written English
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide conversations
• Good time management and independence
• Comfortable using basic technology and a laptop/tablet

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to conduct vital research interviews on topics like health, housing and transport.
• Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and capture experiences of daily life in Britain.
• Be out in the community, knocking on doors and managing varied responses.
• Deliver interviews and contribute to research outcomes that inform changes for people’s lives.

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Independent

Tools

Laptop/tablet with camera

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 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.

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