Field Interviewer - Kilmarnock
15 days ago
Dreghorn
Join Us as a Field Interviewer: Amplify Scottish Voices!\n Are you ready to make a difference in your community? As a Field Interviewer, you’ll have the unique opportunity to turn everyday experiences into valuable insights that shape decisions affecting Scotland. If you can commit to at least 20 hours per week over 3 days, including availability across weekdays, evenings, and weekends, we want to hear from you! Your Role\n In this role, you’ll: \n\n • Engage with people in your local area through in-home research interviews on vital issues such as health, housing, and transport.\n, • Listen actively and empathetically, ensuring that the voices of everyday Scots are represented in important decisions.\n, • Utilize a NatCen device to guide respectful conversations and accurately record responses.\n, • Travel throughout your assigned area, with practical route planning support to make your patch manageable.\nWhat We Offer\n We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Earn between £20–£30 per completed interview.\n, • Receive holiday pay and admin fees.\n, • Enjoy paid travel time on most projects and competitive mileage reimbursement rates.\n, • Potential bonus payments of up to £750 in your first 12 months!\nTraining and Support\n You won’t be alone on this journey! We provide: \n\n • Comprehensive training, including shadowing experienced interviewers and role-play practice.\n, • Regular check-ins and practical route planning support to help you stay on track.\n, • A named contact for ongoing support as you build confidence and improve your skills.\nWhat You’ll Need\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n • A valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car.\n, • Class 1 Business insurance.\n, • The right to work in the UK and a willingness to complete a DBS check.\n, • Reliable home broadband and confidence using basic technology.\n, • At least 20 hours available 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 position is perfect for individuals who: \n\n • Enjoy talking to others and building rapport.\n, • Are comfortable working independently and want flexible work with purpose.\n, • Have experience in customer-facing roles such as retail, hospitality, or sales (previous research experience is not required!).\nPersonal Qualities\n We’re looking for reliable, approachable individuals who take pride in their work. Ideal candidates will be: \n\n • Friendly, respectful, and professional.\n, • Resilient and confident.\n, • Self-motivated with good time management skills.\nAbout Us\n At the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), we believe in the power of social research to improve lives. By understanding the complexities of people’s experiences, we empower the public to shape services that make a real difference. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to 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 do our best to support you. \n Join us in helping Scotland be counted and heard!