Field Sales Representative

National Centre for Social Research

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

Posted 10/26/2026part-timeWest London • 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 engage with diverse individuals in community settings. Proficient in using technology for data capture and communication while maintaining professionalism and resilience in various situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid UK Driving LicenceClass 1 Business InsuranceDBS Check WillingnessStrong Verbal And Written EnglishCustomer-Facing Experience

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Soft Skills

Good At Talking To PeopleFriendly And ProfessionalResilient And ConfidentSelf-Motivated And IndependentGood Time Management

Tools & Technologies

LaptopTabletHome Broadband

Industry Keywords

Research InterviewsCommunity EngagementParticipant RecruitmentFlexible AvailabilityCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Visit people in their homes to conduct 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
Work in the community by knocking on doors and approaching participants
Handle situations where people may not answer or may decline to participate
Help generate research that supports improvements to people's lives
Complete a one-way video interview, final interview with a short role play, offer process and background checks before starting

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 working area
Mileage at 36p per mile, up to 10,000 miles
£250 bonus after launch, plus £250 more at two months and four months
Flexible, part-time hours