Market Research Interviewer - part time

National Centre for Social Research; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social research organization is looking for a part-time Market Research Interviewer to conduct home visits and collect vital insights shaping public policy. No research experience is required, but experience interacting with the public is valued. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving license, commit to 18 hours a week, and complete a DBS check. Average earnings are £15.12 per hour, with a joining bonus of £250.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Sole use of a car is mandatory.
• Class 1 Business Insurance must be purchased.
• Commitment to at least 18 hours a week, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of a DBS check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to conduct research.
• Use a tablet to guide conversations for insights.
• Face challenges but help influence public policy.

Skills

Interacting with the public

Job description

Overview

Market Research Interviewer - part time

Department: Data Collection Delivery, External Field

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: Home-based, UK

Compensation: £15.12 / hour

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to carry out vital research that shapes public policy from healthcare to education. Using a tablet, you27ll guide conversations to collect real insights into daily life in Britain.
• This isn27t a desk job. You27ll be out knocking on doors, often unannounced. Some people won27t answer. Some will say no. You27ll face tough moments, but when someone says yes and shares their story, you27ll know you27ve helped influence real change.

What you27ll need

• A valid UK driving licence
• Sole use of a car
• Class 1 Business Insurance (you27ll need to purchase this)
• Commit to at least 18 hours a week, including evenings and weekends
• Complete a DBS check, have the right to work in the UK, and access to a laptop or tablet for training
• No research experience required; experience interacting with the public is valuable

Compensation & eligibility

Average earnings: The average interviewer earns £15.12/hour (£13.50 per hour + £1.62 holiday pay), with the potential to earn more based on interviews completed. If a month27s completed interviews would fall below minimum wage, the difference is paid.

Joining bonus: £250 to get you started

Hiring Process

Fast. Simple. Apply online, video interview (via Willo), final interview (includes a short role play), offer & background checks (all digital).

Need adjustments? Contact: [e-mail]

About Us

We27re NatCen, the UK27s largest independent social research organisation. Our work is trusted by government, universities, and charities, and helps improve lives across the country.