Market Research Interviewer - Oldham
Hybrid Oldham Part-time Mid-level Market Research
At a glance
Mid-level Market Research role at the National Centre for Social Research. Oldham · part-time.
Pay not stated Market Research salary
RoleMarket Research
SeniorityMid-level
LocationOldham
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentPart-time
PostedDec 17, 2025 · 9mo ago
Role brief
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Visit homes in your community and conduct interviews about health, housing, transport and daily life
- Use a tablet or laptop to guide conversations and record people's experiences
- Approach households where some people may not answer or decline, then handle each interaction professionally
- Work independently in the field while managing visits and travel around your area
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 reliable home broadband
- A laptop or tablet with a camera, plus confidence with basic technology
- Availability for at least eighteen hours weekly across weekdays, evenings and weekends
- Clear spoken and written English, confidence with people, resilience and strong self-management
Who this fits
You’ll suit this part-time Oldham role if you enjoy meeting people and have worked in retail, hospitality, administration, driving, sales or another customer-facing setting. Research experience is not required, but you need to work independently, travel to homes and handle occasional refusals. You’ll need to fit the required weekday, evening and weekend availability around your 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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