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Freelance Social Research Interviewer

National Centre for Social Research

Job Description

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

What we offer:

  • Home based, driving to various locations.
  • Training bonus of £150 (1.5 days online training)
  • New starter bonus of £750 = 3 x £250 after 1, 3 and 5 months (unconditional)
  • High quality initial training with ongoing support
  • Competitive rates of pay, travel expenses, workplace pension and holiday pay.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills and work on a wide variety of surveys.

What you need:

  • Internet broadband at home
  • To be able to work at least 6 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, for at least 3 or more days a week.
  • You need to be available for a minimum of 20 - 25 hours per week including weekday evenings and weekends.
  • To have a valid driving licence and sole use of a car
  • Documents to verify your identity and to show you're eligible to work in the UK.
  • To be comfortable with using computer equipment.
  • Salary: On average £13.50 per hour, but opportunity to earn more depending on success.

Job Types: Freelance - full time or part time

Benefits:

  • Referral programme
  • Travel time payment
  • Mileage allowance
  • Workplace pension
  • Holiday pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

With our charitable mission to make the public heard, NatCen 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 Natcen 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.

Previous experience is not required. 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. No sales experience is required - the role does include some home-based administrative work.

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. As a freelancer, you will be paid for the results you achieve. The average hourly rate is £13.50 which will vary month on month depending on how successful you are.

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

After 1 month you will receive a £250 loyalty bonus and a further two £250 payments after months three and five.

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 ofexperience 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 bigissues and we're passionate about ensuring its widest possible impact on the world around us.

Good luck with your application