At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct engaging interviews in the community about health, housing, and transport.
- Company: Join NatCen, the UK's leading social research organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Earn £20-£30 per interview, plus bonuses and travel pay.
- Other info: Perfect for those with customer-facing experience seeking part-time work.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful research that improves lives while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid UK driving licence and enjoy talking to people.
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. This is not a desk job. You'll be out in your community, knocking on doors. People receive a letter beforehand, but they're not always expecting you. 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.
What you'll earn:
- £20-£30 per interview (typically), plus:
- 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
Average hourly rate: £15.12 (including holiday pay), with experienced interviewers earning more.
What you'll need:
- Essential:
- 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
- Personal qualities:
- Good at talking to people
- Friendly and professional
- Resilient and confident
- Self-motivated and independent
- Having good time management and prioritising skills
Who this suits:
This role is ideal if you've worked in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales or any customer-facing role. You don't need research experience. We're looking for reliable people who enjoy helping others and want flexible, part-time hours that fit around other commitments.
This role requires the use of a personal vehicle for work purposes. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have appropriate business use car insurance in place. It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that this insurance is valid and active prior to commencing employment and maintained throughout their engagement with NatCen.
Our process is quick and straightforward:
- Apply online
- One-way video interview (via Willo – do it anytime, anywhere)
- Final interview (includes a short role play)
- Offer
- Background checks (via Zinc)
- Start work
Need adjustments during the process? Contact us.
About Us: We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. Our work is trusted by government, universities, and charities, and helps improve lives across the country.
Field Interviewer - South East London employer: NatCen
At NatCen, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering flexible part-time hours that allow you to balance your commitments while making a meaningful impact in your community. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, with opportunities to engage directly with diverse individuals and contribute to vital social research that drives positive change. Join us in South East London, where your efforts will not only be rewarded financially but will also play a crucial role in shaping policies that improve lives across the UK.
