Field Interviewer - Manchester
9 days ago
Warrington
Flexible Fieldwork with Purpose\n This is an exciting opportunity for those who love to travel, engage with others, and ensure that real experiences are heard. As a Field Interviewer, you’ll embark on a journey to selected addresses in your assigned area, conducting in-home research interviews on vital topics such as health, housing, transport, public services, and everyday life. \n You’re not selling anything. You’re listening. \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. Talk to People. Capture Stories. Shape Real Decisions.\n Every interview matters. Whether you’re in a bustling city, a quaint town, or a serene rural community, your role is to facilitate open and honest conversations. \n Some participants may be eager to share, while others might need a little encouragement. Your warmth, professionalism, and listening skills will be key in making them feel comfortable. \n You’ll utilize a NatCen device to guide structured interviews and accurately record responses. This role is purposeful, independent, and people-focused — and you’ll receive comprehensive training before heading out on your own. Field-Based Work. Real Support. Clear Expectations.\n This is a travel-based role where you’ll be assigned a defined fieldwork area, complete with route planning support to help you manage your time effectively. \n Travel times will vary, typically around 30–60 minutes each way. You should be comfortable traveling throughout your assigned area, with some projects requiring longer journeys and occasional overnight stays. Most projects offer paid travel time and mileage reimbursement. \n You won’t be navigating this journey alone. You’ll benefit from: \n\n • Shadowing experienced interviewers\n, • Role-play and guided practice\n, • Supported doorstep visits\n, • Ongoing check-ins with a field manager\n, • Practical support with route planning and confidence building\nWhat 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*\nWhat You’ll Need\n\n, • A full UK driving license and access to 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, • Minimum 20 hours availability per week\n, • Confidence using basic technology\n, • Flexibility to work across weekdays, evenings, and weekends\nWho This Role Suits\n This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy engaging with others, are comfortable working independently, and seek meaningful fieldwork that offers flexibility within participant-led interview schedules. \n No prior research experience is necessary. What truly matters is your ability to build trust, ask clear questions, listen attentively, and represent NatCen with professionalism. \n It could be a great fit if you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, administration, driving, sales, care, support work, or other community-facing roles. You’ll thrive if you are reliable, organized, resilient, curious about people, and motivated by work that amplifies voices. 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 perspectives. \n By engaging with individuals in their homes and accurately recording their views, you’ll contribute to research that informs decisions about services, policy, and society. \n At NatCen, we are committed to understanding the complexities of people’s lives and ensuring that the public plays a vital role in shaping decisions that can make a difference. Our Values\n We Are Curious \n We listen carefully and capture people’s experiences accurately. \n We Move with Purpose \n We plan fieldwork meticulously and make every interview count. \n We Act with Integrity \n We treat every participant with respect, professionalism, and confidentiality. \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 looking for 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.