Market Research Interviewer - Manchester
Hybrid Manchester Part-time Mid-level Market Research
At a glance
Mid-level Market Research role at the National Centre for Social Research. Manchester · part-time.
Pay not stated Market Research salary
RoleMarket Research
SeniorityMid-level
LocationManchester
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentPart-time
PostedNov 3, 2025 · 10mo ago
Role brief
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- You’ll conduct interviews in residents’ homes about health, housing, transport and everyday life
- Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and record people’s experiences
- Work across your local community, approaching households and handling refusals professionally
- Manage visits independently while meeting project priorities and building rapport with participants
What you bring
- A valid UK driving licence, your own car and Class 1 Business insurance
- UK work eligibility, willingness to complete a DBS check and dependable home broadband
- A camera-equipped laptop or tablet, confidence with basic technology and strong English
- Availability for at least eighteen hours weekly, including weekdays, evenings and weekends
- A friendly, resilient and self-directed approach with solid organisation and time management
Who this fits
This role suits someone with customer-facing experience in areas such as retail, hospitality, administration, driving or sales, although research experience is not required. You’ll need to work independently in the Manchester community and be comfortable approaching people at home, including those who decline. It offers flexible part-time work for someone balancing other commitments.
From the employer
What you'll do
You'll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. Using a tablet or laptop, you'll guide conversations that capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.
This is not a desk job. You'll be out in your community, knocking on doors. People receive a letter beforehand, but they're not always expecting you. Some won't answer. Others will say no. That's completely normal and part of the role.
But when someone says yes and shares their story? You'll know you've helped create change that improves people's lives.
What you'll earn
£20-£30 per interview (typically), plus: • Admin fees and holiday pay (12.1%) • Travel time at £4.68/hour (most projects) for travel to the area you are working in • Mileage at 36p per mile (up to 10,000 miles) • £250 bonus after your launch, then £250 more at two months and four months
Average hourly rate: £15.12 (including holiday pay), with experienced interviewers earning more.
What you'll need
Essential: • Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car • Class 1 Business insurance • Right to work in the UK • Willingness to complete a DBS check • Reliable home broadband • Laptop or tablet with camera • Comfortable using basic technology • At least 18 hours available per week • Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends • Strong verbal and written English Personal qualities: • Good at talking to people• Friendly and professional • Resilient and confident • Self-motivated and independent • Having good time management and prioritising skills Who this suits
This role is ideal if you've worked in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales or any customer-facing role. You don't need research experience. We're looking for reliable people who enjoy helping others and want flexible, part-time hours that fit around other commitments.
Our process is quick and straightforward:· Apply online· One-way video interview (via Willo – do it anytime, anywhere)· Final interview (includes a short role play)· Offer· Background checks (via Zinc)· Start work
Need adjustments during the process? Contact: natcenrecruitment@instant-impact.com 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.
You'll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. Using a tablet or laptop, you'll guide conversations that capture real experiences of daily life in Britain.
This is not a desk job. You'll be out in your community, knocking on doors. People receive a letter beforehand, but they're not always expecting you. Some won't answer. Others will say no. That's completely normal and part of the role.
But when someone says yes and shares their story? You'll know you've helped create change that improves people's lives.
What you'll earn
£20-£30 per interview (typically), plus: • Admin fees and holiday pay (12.1%) • Travel time at £4.68/hour (most projects) for travel to the area you are working in • Mileage at 36p per mile (up to 10,000 miles) • £250 bonus after your launch, then £250 more at two months and four months
Average hourly rate: £15.12 (including holiday pay), with experienced interviewers earning more.
What you'll need
Essential: • Valid UK driving licence and sole use of a car • Class 1 Business insurance • Right to work in the UK • Willingness to complete a DBS check • Reliable home broadband • Laptop or tablet with camera • Comfortable using basic technology • At least 18 hours available per week • Flexibility for weekdays, evenings and weekends • Strong verbal and written English Personal qualities: • Good at talking to people• Friendly and professional • Resilient and confident • Self-motivated and independent • Having good time management and prioritising skills Who this suits
This role is ideal if you've worked in retail, hospitality, admin, driving, sales or any customer-facing role. You don't need research experience. We're looking for reliable people who enjoy helping others and want flexible, part-time hours that fit around other commitments.
Our process is quick and straightforward:· Apply online· One-way video interview (via Willo – do it anytime, anywhere)· Final interview (includes a short role play)· Offer· Background checks (via Zinc)· Start work
Need adjustments during the process? Contact: natcenrecruitment@instant-impact.com 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.
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