Field Interviewer - Dumfries
11 days ago
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? \n Talk to people. Capture stories. Help Scotland be represented. \n As a Field Interviewer, you’ll engage with individuals 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 in your community, ensuring that the realities of life in Scotland are reflected in the decisions that affect services, funding, and policy. \n People you visit will usually have been contacted in advance. Your mission is to create a comfortable environment for them to share their perspectives — with warmth, respect, and attentive listening. Your Responsibilities\n\n • Conduct in-home interviews in your assigned area.\n, • Utilize a NatCen device to guide conversations and accurately record responses.\n, • Travel throughout your assigned area, with some projects requiring longer journeys and occasional overnight stays.\n, • Receive practical route planning support to manage your schedule effectively.\n\n Once you’re trained, you won’t be alone. You’ll have regular check-ins, practical route planning support, and a dedicated contact to help you stay on track, build confidence, and continuously improve. \n When someone invites you in and shares their story, you’ll realize the impact of your work — giving people 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\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, • Efficient route planning support for your weekly schedule.\n, • Full training and 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.\n, • Confidence using basic technology.\n, • At least 20 hours available per week (minimum 3 days a week).\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 here. \n It’s a great fit if you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales, or any customer-facing role. No previous research experience is required; full training is provided. Expect to travel around 30–60 minutes each way. \n We’re looking for reliable, approachable individuals who take pride in their work. This role is especially well-suited for those seeking flexible, part-time hours that can fit around family, studies, or other commitments. 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 thoughts on relevant 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. Our Values\n We Are Curious: We listen carefully and capture people’s experiences accurately. \n We Move with Purpose: We plan fieldwork carefully and make every interview count. \n We Act with Integrity: We treat every participant with respect, professionalism, and confidentiality. \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.