A car is essential for this role. To apply, you must have:
Average earnings: The average interviewer earns £13.50/hour, with the opportunity to earn more, the more interviews you achieve. If you have a month where your completed interviews would take your salary below minimum wage, we will pay you the difference.
You'll also receive a £250 joining bonus to get you started.
What's the role about? As a Field Interviewer, you'll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research that shapes public policy — from healthcare to education. Using a tablet, you'll guide conversations to collect real insights into daily life in Britain.
This isn't a desk job. You'll be out knocking on doors — often unannounced. Some people won't answer. Some will say no. You'll face tough moments, but when someone says yes and shares their story, you'll know you've helped influence real change.
What we're looking for:
You must be able to commit to at least 20 hours a week, including evenings and weekends. You'll also need to complete a DBS check, have the right to work in the UK, and access to a laptop or tablet for training.
No research experience needed. If you've worked in a role where you support or interact with members of the public, or customers — you've already got the right skills. Our Hiring Process:
Fast. Simple.
Apply online Video interview (via Willo – do it anytime, anywhere) Final interview (includes a short role play) Offer & background checks – all digital
Need adjustments? Contact natcenrecruitment@instant-impact.com
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.
About the National Centre for Social Research
At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By really understanding the complexity of people's lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone. And as an independent, not-for-profit organisation we're able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients' needs and delivering social research that works for society.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Willo Interview
Stage 3: Final Interview
Stage 4: Hired
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