Field Interviewer - Ebbw Vale
20 days ago
Ebbw Vale
Join Us as a Field Interviewer in Wales!\n Welsh speakers are strongly encouraged to apply! \n Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? As a Field Interviewer, you’ll engage with people across Wales, ensuring their voices are heard on issues that matter most to them. Your Role\n In this exciting position, you will: \n \n • Conduct in-home research interviews, helping organizations and public bodies understand the experiences, views, and needs of the community.\n, • Listen actively—this isn’t about selling; it’s about gathering valuable insights.\n, • Use a NatCen device to guide conversations and accurately record responses.\n \n Every interview you conduct contributes to shaping services, transport, policy, and community decisions across Wales. Training and Support\n You won’t be alone on this journey! You will receive comprehensive training, including: \n \n • Shadowing experienced interviewers\n, • Role-play and guided practice\n, • Supported doorstep visits\n, • Regular check-ins once you’re up and running\n What You Will Earn\n Your hard work will be rewarded with: \n \n • Up to £35 per completed interview\n, • Holiday pay at 12.1% and admin fees\n, • Paid travel time on most projects at £4.68 per hour\n, • Mileage allowance at 36p per mile, up to 10,000 miles\n, • Bonus payments up to £750 in your first 12 months*\n, • Average hourly earnings around £15.12, with experienced interviewers often earning more\n What You Will Need\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n \n • A valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car\n, • Appropriate business-use car insurance\n, • The right to work in the UK\n, • A willingness to complete a DBS check\n, • Reliable home broadband\n, • Confidence using basic technology\n, • At least 10 hours available per week, including some weekdays, evenings, and weekends\n, • Strong verbal and written English skills\n, • Welsh speaking skills are highly welcomed\n Who This Role Suits\n This role is perfect for individuals who: \n \n • Enjoy engaging with others and can work independently\n, • Are comfortable approaching people from diverse backgrounds\n, • Have experience in retail, hospitality, administration, driving, sales, or other customer-facing roles\n \n No previous research experience is required, as we provide full training! Personal Qualities\n We’re looking for someone who is: \n \n • Friendly, respectful, and professional\n, • Confident and resilient\n, • Self-motivated and reliable\n, • Good at building rapport\n, • Organized and able to manage time effectively\n About the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)\n At NatCen, we believe that social research has the power to improve lives. By understanding people's experiences and views, we ensure that the public has a voice in shaping services, policies, and decisions across the UK. \n We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you. \n If you’re passionate about ensuring that people across Wales are represented in the decisions that affect their lives, we encourage you to apply today! \n *All references to pay, bonuses, and working arrangements are based on current projects and typical performance. Individual outcomes may vary. \n