Help ensure Scottish voices are heard — and turn everyday experiences into insight that shapes decisions. Can you commit to at least 20 hours per week over 3 days, including availability across weekdays, evenings and weekends? Help Scotland be represented. As a Field Interviewer, you’ll visit people in your local area and carry out in-home research interviews on issues that matter — including health, housing, transport, and everyday life. You’ll represent a trusted research organisation in your community, helping make sure the realities of life in Scotland are reflected in the decisions that affect services, funding and policy. You’ll be assigned a defined area, with practical route planning support to help make your patch manageable. In many Scottish communities, travel is a key part of the role, and you’ll need to be comfortable travelling throughout your assigned area. Some projects may also require longer journeys and occasional overnight stays. Paid travel time is available on most projects, alongside mileage allowance. The stories and experiences you capture help inform decisions made by governments, universities and charities — ultimately helping improve lives across the country. You’ll have regular check-ins, practical route planning support and a named contact to help you stay on track, build confidence and keep improving. You’ll know that by listening, you’ve helped give people a voice and played a part in creating positive change. Holiday pay + admin fees ~ Paid travel time ~ Competitive mileage reimbursement rates ~ Bonus payments up to £750 in your first 12 months * Work with visible public value — helping people in Scotland be counted and heard Paid travel time on most projects and mileage allowance Full training and support from day one Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car Class 1 Business insurance Willingness to complete a DBS check At least 20 hours available per week (minimum 3 days a week) Flexibility to work across weekdays, evenings and weekends. While you can plan your schedule, the role requires availability to carry out interviews at the times participants are available, including evening and weekend appointments. Strong verbal and written English This role suits people who enjoy talking to others, are comfortable working independently, and want flexible work with purpose. full training is provided. You can typically expect to travel around 30–60 minutes each way. It’s especially well suited if you’re looking for flexible, part-time hours that can fit around family, studies, or other commitments. Personal qualities We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. All references to pay, bonuses and working arrangements are based on current projects and typical performance. We believe social research has the power to make life better by helping organisations understand people’s lives, experiences and views. By speaking to people in their homes and recording their views accurately, you’ll help create research that informs decisions about services, policy and society. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you want flexible work with purpose — and you’re ready to travel, listen and help make sure people are represented — apply today. *All references to pay, bonuses and working arrangements are based on current projects and typical performance.
Interviewer in Scotland employer: NatCen
At NatCen, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and community engagement. As a Field Interviewer in West London, you'll enjoy the freedom of working outside the office while making a real difference in people's lives through meaningful conversations. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth, offering competitive pay and bonuses, alongside opportunities to develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
