Social Research Interviewer - Glasgow - #1712070

The Vacancy

Freelance Social Research Interviewer – home based - no experience required

National Centre for Social Research

A driving licence and sole use of a car is a requirement of the role. 

What we offer:

• Flexible working
• Competitive rates of pay, travel expenses, workplace pension and holiday pay
• Average starting pay of £15.12 per hour (including 12.1% holiday pay), but opportunity to earn more depending on success
• 15 to 20 hours per week, with an opportunity to work more hours as required
• Home based, driving to various locations
• High quality initial training with ongoing support
• Training bonus of £150 (1.5 days online training)
• New starter bonus of £750 = 3 x £250 after 1, 3 and 5 months
• Opportunities to develop your skills and work on a wide variety of high-profile social research surveys.

As a freelancer, you will be paid for the results you achieve. The average hourly rate is £15.12 (£13.50 per hour, plus 12.1% holiday pay of £1.62) which will vary month on month – there is the opportunity to earn more as your experience grows.  

Travel time is paid separately, and you will be paid for your mileage.  

As you continue to work for the National Centre for Social Research, after 1 month you will receive a £250 loyalty bonus and a further two £250 payments after months three and five. 

What you need:

Previous experience is not required but sales experience can be an advantage. You will receive full training when you start, and ongoing support will be provided. Simply being a good communicator and projecting a positive attitude will make you successful in the role.

The role does include some home-based administrative work and Interviewers are required to use a laptop or similar device. Therefore, some IT literacy is important. 

You will need:

• To be able to work 2 or more days a week (a day is at least 6 hours)
• You need to be available to work weekday evenings and weekends
• To have a valid driving licence - the use of a car is mandatory
• Internet broadband at home or secure Wi-Fi
• To be comfortable with using computer equipment
• Documents to verify your identity and to show you’re eligible to work in the UK.

Job Type: Freelance – part time

Benefits:

• Paid travel time
• Mileage allowance 
• Workplace pension 
• Holiday pay at 12.1 % 
• Referral programme

Schedule:

You will need to be available Monday to Friday and have some evening and weekend availability. 

This role offers flexibility – you are not scheduled to a regular, fixed pattern of work. We are looking for people who can commit to working at least 15-20 hours per week. Most of this time will be spread across afternoons, evenings and weekends as these are the best times to catch people at home. This role is therefore ideal to combine with other commitments like childcare and caring. 

Work Location: on the road

This role is not office based. Driving to residential areas that are typically within one hour from your home is a key part of the role. You must have sole use of a car and a valid driver’s licence to apply. Home broadband is also essential. 

With our charitable mission to make the public heard, the National Centre for Social Research has an unrivalled reputation in the field of social research and leads the way in collecting key data for government departments, universities and major charities. As a National Centre for Social Research Interviewer you’ll visit people in their homes to ask them about all sorts of interesting topics. What you find out will ultimately contribute to future social policy in Britain.

The Organisation

We’re Britain’s largest independent social research organisation.

For the last 50 years, we’ve worked on behalf of the government and charities to find out what people really think about important social issues and how Britain is run.

We’re here because social research has the power to make life better.

As Britain’s leading centre for independent social research, we have over 50 years of experience in listening to the public and making sure their voice is heard.

The research we do helps government and charities make the right decisions about the big issues and we’re passionate about ensuring its widest possible impact on the world around us.

High quality initial training with ongoing support

Opportunities to develop your skills and work
on a wide variety of surveys

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