Field Interviewer - Dumfries
hace 4 días
Thornhill
Join Us as a Field Interviewer!\n Help ensure Scottish voices are heard — turn everyday experiences into insights that shape decisions. Are you ready to commit to at least 20 hours per week over 3 days, including availability across weekdays, evenings, and weekends? If so, we want to hear from you! \n As a Field Interviewer, you’ll engage with people in your local area, conducting in-home research interviews on vital issues such as health, housing, transport, and everyday life. This role is all about listening, not selling. You’ll represent a trusted research organization, ensuring that the realities of life in Scotland are reflected in the decisions that affect services, funding, and policy. Your Responsibilities\n\n • Conduct in-home interviews with participants who have been contacted in advance.\n, • Facilitate conversations with warmth, respect, and attentive listening.\n, • Travel throughout your assigned area, with practical route planning support.\n, • Utilize a NatCen device to accurately record responses and insights.\n\n When someone invites you in and shares their story, you’ll know you’ve made a difference by giving them a voice and contributing to positive change. What You’ll Earn\n\n • £20–£30 per completed interview\n, • Holiday pay + admin fees\n, • Paid travel time on most projects\n, • Competitive mileage reimbursement rates\n, • Bonus payments up to £750 in your first 12 months*\nAdditional Support\n\n, • Work with visible public value — helping people in Scotland be counted and heard.\n, • Receive route planning support for efficient scheduling.\n, • Enjoy full training and ongoing support from day one.\nWhat You’ll Need\n\n, • Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car.\n, • Class 1 Business insurance.\n, • Right to work in the UK.\n, • Willingness to complete a DBS check.\n, • Reliable home broadband and confidence using basic technology.\n, • Availability for at least 20 hours per week (minimum 3 days).\n, • Flexibility to work across weekdays, evenings, and weekends.\n, • Strong verbal and written English skills.\nWho This Role Suits\n This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy engaging with others, are comfortable working independently, and seek flexible work with purpose. You don’t need a specific accent or background — just the ability to build rapport, ask questions with empathy, and listen carefully. If you’re curious about people and motivated by meaningful work, you’ll thrive in this role. \n Previous experience in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales, or any customer-facing role is beneficial, but not required. Full training will be provided, and you can typically expect to travel around 30–60 minutes each way. Personal Qualities\n\n • Excellent communication skills.\n, • Friendly, respectful, and professional demeanor.\n, • Resilient and confident.\n, • Self-motivated and independent.\n, • Strong time management and prioritization skills.\nAbout the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen)\n At ScotCen, we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By understanding the complexities of people’s lives and their perspectives on important issues, we empower the public to shape services that can make a difference. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we focus on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering impactful social research. \n We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know, and we will support you in showcasing your best self. \n If you want flexible work with purpose — and you’re ready to travel, listen, and help ensure people are represented — apply today! \n *All references to pay, bonuses, and working arrangements are based on current projects and typical performance. Individual outcomes may vary.