Field Interviewer – Enfield
National Centre for Social Research
Posted: 10/19/2026Field Interviewer
National Centre for Social Research
Posted: 10/6/2026Field Interviewer – Enfield
National Centre for Social ResearchCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build trust and conduct in-home research interviews while accurately recording participant responses. Capable of managing travel efficiently and representing NatCen with professionalism and respect.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Full UK Driving LicenseClass 1 Business InsuranceDBS Check WillingnessBasic Technology ConfidenceParticipant Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Visit selected addresses across an assigned area
- Carry out in-home research interviews on health, housing, transport, public services and everyday life
- Undertake census-style media measurements on a national scale
- Guide conversations and digitally capture real experiences of daily life in Britain
- Accurately record participant responses using a NatCen device
- Plan routes and manage travel efficiently
- Conduct interviews during participant-available weekdays, evenings and weekends
- Travel throughout the assigned area, including occasional longer journeys and overnight stays
- Represent NatCen professionally and treat participants with respect, confidentiality and professionalism
Requirements
What you’ll need- Full UK driving license and access to a car
- Class 1 Business insurance
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to complete a DBS check
- Reliable home broadband
- Minimum 20 hours availability per week
- Confidence using basic technology
- Flexibility to work across weekdays, evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned area, typically 30–60 minutes each way
- Ability to undertake occasional longer journeys and overnight stays
- Ability to build trust, ask questions clearly, listen carefully and represent NatCen professionally
- No previous research experience required
Benefits
Comp & perks- £20–£30 per completed interview
- Holiday pay
- Admin fees
- Paid travel time
- Competitive mileage reimbursement rates
- Bonus payments up £750 in your first 12 months
- Shadowing with experienced interviewers
- Role-play and guided practice
- Supported doorstep visits
- Ongoing check-ins with a field manager
- Practical support with route planning and confidence building
- Fully trained before working independently
- Flexible scheduling within participant-led interview schedules
- Reasonable adjustments during the interview process
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Soft Skills
Building TrustListening SkillsClear CommunicationProfessional Representation
Tools & Technologies
NatCen Device
Industry Keywords
In-Home ResearchCensus-Style MeasurementsHealth ResearchPublic Services ResearchTravel Management