Field Interviewer

National Centre for Social Research

. Visit people in their homes to conduct vital research interviews on topics including health, housing and transport .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeEnfield • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to conduct research interviews effectively while utilizing technology for data capture. Capable of managing time efficiently and adapting to various scheduling needs in a community-focused role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid UK Driving LicenceClass 1 Business InsuranceStrong Verbal and Written EnglishGood Time ManagementExperience in Customer-Facing Role

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Soft Skills

Good at Talking to PeopleFriendly and ProfessionalResilient and ConfidentSelf-Motivated and Independent

Tools & Technologies

TabletLaptopBasic Technology Usage

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS Check

Industry Keywords

Social ResearchCommunity EngagementParticipant Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Visit people in their homes to conduct vital research interviews on topics including health, housing and transport
Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and capture real experiences of daily life in Britain
Travel throughout the local community and knock on doors to recruit participants
Handle situations where residents do not answer or decline to participate
Complete interviews that contribute to social research and improvements to people’s lives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car
Class 1 Business insurance
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to complete a DBS check
Reliable home broadband
Laptop or tablet with camera
Comfortable using basic technology
At least 18 hours available per week
Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends
Strong verbal and written English
Good at talking to people
Friendly and professional
Resilient and confident
Self-motivated and independent
Good time management and prioritising skills
Experience in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales or another customer-facing role is suitable; research experience is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

£20-£30 per interview (typically)
Admin fees and holiday pay (12.1%)
Travel time at £4.68/hour for travel to the area you are working in (most projects)
Mileage at 36p per mile (up to 10,000 miles)
£250 bonus after your launch, then £250 more at two months and four months
Flexible, part-time hours