Field Interviewer - Manchester
8 days ago
Adlington
Join Us as a Field Interviewer!\n Flexible fieldwork with purpose. \n Are you someone who loves to travel, engage with others, and ensure that real experiences are heard? As a Field Interviewer, you’ll embark on an exciting journey across your assigned area, conducting in-home research interviews on vital topics such as health, housing, transport, and public services. This isn’t about selling; it’s about listening and making a difference! \n The insights you gather will empower governments, universities, charities, and public bodies to better understand people's lives and make informed decisions that can enhance services and society. Your Role\n In this role, you will: \n\n • Conduct essential research interviews in people’s homes on significant topics.\n, • Engage in census-style media measurements to influence public-interest broadcasting.\n, • Guide conversations and digitally capture the real experiences of daily life in Britain.\n\n Talk to people. Capture stories. Shape real decisions. \n Every interview you conduct matters. Whether you’re in a bustling city, a quaint town, or a serene rural community, your mission is to create a comfortable space for individuals to share their views openly and honestly. Some may be eager to talk, while others might need a little reassurance. Your warmth, professionalism, and listening skills will make all the difference! Field-Based Work with Real Support\n This travel-based role comes with: \n\n • A defined fieldwork area with route planning support to optimize your time.\n, • Travel times typically ranging from 30 to 60 minutes each way.\n, • Occasional longer journeys and overnight stays, with paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.\n\n You won’t be alone on this journey! You’ll receive: \n\n • Shadowing opportunities with experienced interviewers.\n, • Role-play and guided practice sessions.\n, • Support during doorstep visits.\n, • Ongoing check-ins with a field manager.\n, • Practical assistance with route planning and confidence building.\nWhat You’ll Earn\n Your hard work will be rewarded with: \n\n • £20–£30 per completed interview.\n, • Holiday pay + admin fees.\n, • Paid travel time.\n, • Competitive mileage reimbursement rates.\n, • Bonus payments of up to £750 in your first 12 months!*\nWhat You’ll Need\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n • A full UK driving license and access to a car.\n, • Class 1 Business insurance.\n, • The right to work in the UK.\n, • A willingness to complete a DBS check.\n, • Reliable home broadband.\n, • A minimum availability of 20 hours per week.\n, • Confidence in using basic technology.\n, • Flexibility to work across weekdays, evenings, and weekends.\nWho This Role Suits\n This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy engaging with others, are comfortable working independently, and seek meaningful fieldwork that offers flexibility. You don’t need prior research experience; what matters is your ability to build trust, ask clear questions, listen attentively, and represent NatCen with professionalism. If you have experience in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales, care, or community-facing roles, you might be a great fit! About the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)\n NatCen is Britain’s largest independent social research organization. We believe that social research has the power to improve lives by helping organizations understand people’s experiences and views. By engaging with individuals in their homes and accurately recording their perspectives, you’ll contribute to research that informs decisions about services, policy, and society. Our Values\n\n • We Are Curious: We listen carefully and capture people’s experiences accurately.\n, • We Move with Purpose: We plan fieldwork meticulously and make every interview count.\n, • We Act with Integrity: We treat every participant with respect, professionalism, and confidentiality.\n\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 in showcasing your best self. \n If you’re ready for flexible work with purpose — and you’re excited to travel, listen, and ensure that 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.