Field Interviewer - Galashiels
6 days ago
Blakelaw
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 play a vital role in ensuring that the voices of everyday Scots are heard. Your mission? To turn personal experiences into insights that shape decisions affecting health, housing, transport, and more! What You'll Do\n In this engaging role, you’ll: \n\n • Conduct in-home research interviews with individuals in your local area.\n, • Listen actively and empathetically to capture their stories.\n, • Represent a trusted research organization, ensuring that the realities of life in Scotland are reflected in important decisions.\n, • Travel throughout your assigned area, with practical route planning support to make your visits manageable.\n, • Utilize a NatCen device to guide conversations and accurately record responses.\nWhat We Offer\n We believe in rewarding your 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.\n, • Full training and ongoing support from day one.\nWhat You 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.\n, • A willingness to complete a DBS check.\n, • Reliable home broadband and confidence using basic technology.\n, • Availability for at least 20 hours per week across a minimum of 3 days, including 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 engaging with others and building rapport.\n, • Are self-motivated and comfortable working independently.\n, • Seek flexible work that has a meaningful impact.\n\n Whether you come from retail, hospitality, admin, or any customer-facing role, your experience will be valued. No prior research experience is necessary; we provide comprehensive training! Personal Qualities We Value\n\n • Excellent communication skills.\n, • Friendly, respectful, and professional demeanor.\n, • Resilience and confidence in your abilities.\n, • Strong time management and prioritization skills.\nAbout Us: The Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen)\n At 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 influence services that matter. 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 making a difference—your voice matters!