Field Interviewer

National Centre for Social Research

Field Interviewer conducting home-based and door-to-door research interviews for NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. Capturing residents’ experiences on health, housing and transport using digital devices.

Posted 8/13/2026part-timeTenby • 🇬🇧 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 in various community settings. Proficient in using technology for data capture and possesses the necessary qualifications to operate independently in a customer-facing 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

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS Check

Industry Keywords

Research InterviewsCommunity EngagementAdministrative TasksCustomer-Facing Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Visit people in their homes to carry out 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 local community, including door-to-door visits
Handle situations where residents do not answer or decline to participate
Complete administrative tasks associated with interviews and projects
Complete the application, video interview, final role-play interview and background-check process

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 prioritisation skills
Experience in retail, hospitality, administration, 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 (most projects)
Mileage at 36p per mile (up to 10,000 miles)
£250 bonus after launch, plus £250 more at two months and four months
Experienced interviewers can earn more
Flexible, part-time hours