Field Interviewer - Doncaster
Natcen Social Research · North Yorkshire, England ·
Job Description
What you'll do
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You'll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. Using a tablet or laptop, you'll guide conversations that capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.
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This is not a desk job. You'll be out in your community, knocking on doors. People receive a letter beforehand, but they're not always expecting you. Some won't answer. Others will say no. That's completely normal and part of the role.
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But when someone says yes and shares their story? You'll know you've helped create change that improves people's lives.
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- What you'll earn
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£20-£30 per interview (typically), plus: • Admin fees and holiday pay (12.1%) • Travel time at £4.68/hour (most projects) for travel to the area you are working in • Mileage at 36p per mile (up to 10,000 miles) • £250 bonus after your launch, then £250 more at two months and four months
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Average hourly rate: £15.12 (including holiday pay), with experienced interviewers earning more.
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What you'll need
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Essential
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- Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car
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- Class 1 Business insurance
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- Right to work in the UK
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- Willingness to complete a DBS check
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- Reliable home broadband
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- Laptop or tablet with camera
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- Comfortable using basic technology
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- At least 18 hours available per week
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- Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends
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- Strong verbal and written English
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- Personal qualities:
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- Good at talking to people
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- Friendly and professional
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- Resilient and confident
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- Self-motivated and independent
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- Having good time management and prioritising skills
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- Who this suits
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This role is ideal if you've worked in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales or any customer-facing role. You don't need research experience. We're looking for reliable people who enjoy helping others and want flexible, part-time hours that fit around other commitments.
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- Apply online
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- Short online assessment (via Decision Agent - do it anytime, anywhere)
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- Final interview (includes a short role play)
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- Offer
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- Background checks (via Zinc)
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- Start work
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- Need adjustments during the process? Contact:
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About Us
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We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. Our work is trusted by government, universities, and charities, and helps improve lives across the country.
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- Skills, knowledge & expertise
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- Job benefits
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