Field Sales Representative

National Centre for Social Research

Field Sales Rep conducting research interviews on health, housing, and transport in communities. Visiting homes to collect vital data and insights for social research.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeTruro • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £15 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
You'll be out in your community, knocking on doors.
Some won't answer. Others will say no. That's completely normal and part of the role.
But when someone says yes and shares their story? You'll know you've helped create change that improves 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Soft Skills

strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationflexibilityreliability

Certifications

valid UK driving licenceClass 1 Business insuranceDBS check