Field Interviewer - Telford
Flexible fieldwork with purpose.
As a Field Interviewer, you'll visit selected addresses across an assigned area and carry out in-home research interviews on issues that matter - including health, housing, transport, public services, and everyday life.
You're not selling anything. You're listening.
You're not selling anything. You're listening.
Talk to people. Capture stories. Shape real decisions.
Field-based work. Real support. Clear expectations.
Travel times will vary depending on the interview location. You can typically expect to travel around 30-60 minutes each way. 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 reimbursement.
You won't be doing this alone. You'll have:
- Shadowing with experienced interviewers
- Supported doorstep visits
- Ongoing check-ins with a field manager
- Practical support with route planning and confidence building
What you'll earn
- Holiday pay + admin fees
- Paid travel time
- Competitive mileage reimbursement rates
- Bonus payments up £750 in your first 12 months*
What you'll need
- Class 1 Business insurance
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to complete a DBS check
- Reliable home broadband
- Minimum 20 hours availability per week
- Confidence using basic technology
- 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.
Who this role suits
It could be a strong fit if you've worked in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales, care or support work, community-facing roles, or other customer-facing roles.
You'll do well if you are reliable, organized, resilient, curious about people, and motivated by work that helps people's voices be heard.
About the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)
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.
At NatCen, we believe social research has the power to make life better. By understanding the complexity of people's lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful role in shaping decisions that can make a difference.
Our values
We Are Curious
We listen carefully and capture people's experiences accurately.
We Move with Purpose
We Move with Purpose
We plan fieldwork carefully and make every interview count.
We treat every participant with respect, professionalism and confidentiality. We Act with Integrity
We Act with Integrity
About the National Centre for Social Research
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Field Interviewer in Telford employer: National Centre for Social Research
At the National Centre for Social Research, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Regional Field Leader, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community through high-quality research. Join us in Ashton Gate, where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of what we do.
Contact Details:
National Centre for Social Research Recruitment Team
