Job Description
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the Government Department responsible for producing the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), the most used measure of inflation in the UK economy; including the amount benefits, pensions, etc. are uplifted each year. Collectors from Verian collect the prices of goods and services from a wide range of the most-purchased items in over 200 towns and cities across the United Kingdom and the ONS compares how this changes over time.
This is the perfect part-time role for a person looking for a customer service, sales, or administration role - that has existing commitments, childcare, or caring responsibilities looking to supplement their income.
You will attend the same locations, for the same items each month; each collection will be between 800 & 1500 items, from 15-20 locations in the location, including:
* Supermarkets & convenience stores
* Restaurants & Bars
* Discount retailers
* Clothing shops
* Home stores (DIY shops, Carpet shops, Sofa shops)
* Cinemas
* Mechanics' garages
* Tobacconists
If you like what you’ve seen, please apply below and you will be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview within a few days.
Essential
* a car is mandatory
* No experience is necessary and full training will be given
* Successful applicants will need to complete successful DBS, identity, Employment and Right to Work checks
* Collectors are required to use a handheld device to record prices in real time, and therefore electronic device literacy is important
* Applicants must be over 18
* Applicants must be able to prioritise the data collection over other work commitments
* Collectors work as part of a team across geographic regions
Desirable
* Team player and working as part of a team
* Organised and experienced shopper
CPI Data Administrator / Collector – 2 Days per month
A CPI data administrator / collector is responsible for collecting the prices of specific items on a monthly basis in a selection of retail premises across a dedicated town, or city. It is important work that impacts every industry in the country and is taken on two set days every month - always a Monday and Tuesday - with the potential for a short collection on a Friday in some areas.
CPI Collectors work approximately 12-15 hours over these two set days per MONTH, it may take longer to begin with while you are learning store layouts.
If you are over 18, have a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence, and want to earn money whilst visiting shops - then this is the role for you!
We pay £15.07 per hour (£13.45 per hour + £1.62 holiday pay) outside London, plus travel expenses.
We will provide you with comprehensive fully-paid training to set you up for success in the role.
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