About the Role
Face to Face Social Market Research Interviewer – Mobile, with travel up to 30 miles Have you ever wondered where statistics like “36% of Britons think the government should reduce income tax” come from? As a Social Market Research Interviewer at Verian, you will be visiting members of the public, mainly in their homes, to gather their opinions on a wide range of topics. Your work will help inform and shape public services and policy across the UK. If you are personable, confident meeting new people, have access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence, and want to earn money whilst making a difference – this could be the perfect part-time role for you. £15.12 per hour (£13.50 + £1.62 holiday pay) outside London, plus travel expenses and a £500 joiner bonus. London rates are higher. Comprehensive training provided.
Job Opportunity
This is a flexible, field-based customer service and market research role, giving you some control over when you work. We ask for a commitment of at least 16–20 hours per week, including afternoons, evenings and weekends, as research in people's homes is most successful during these times. You can flex your hours around other commitments such as childcare or other employment. You will be visiting people's homes, encouraging them to participate in important research. We make it easier for you by contacting participants in advance, and you can arrange appointments that suit both you and the participant. Your role is to give people a voice and the opportunity to influence public policy, sometimes with incentives for taking part. You will be assigned a large area and may need to travel up to 30 miles to reach certain postcodes. Mileage and travel expenses are always paid. Access to a car is required in most locations, although alternative arrangements are possible in London. Comprehensive, fully-paid training is provided. Our dedicated team will support you in person on your first day in the field and remain available as you settle into your role. If you are interested, please apply below; shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview within a few days.
Essential Skills
Essential: - Access to and use of a car (mandatory in most locations) - No previous experience required – full training provided - Willingness to travel up to 30 miles for assignments - Applicants must be over 18 years old - Right to work in the UK without sponsorship - Comfortable using electronic handheld devices - Successful completion of DBS, identity, employment and right to work checks - Ability to work as part of a team across geographic regions Desirable: - Previous experience in field sales or customer service is advantageous, but not essential - Outgoing personality and confidence in engaging with new people
About Company
Verian is a world-leading, independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges. With offices across Europe, APAC and in the US, our consultants and researchers are supported by our unique global data ecosystem. We provide gold standard data on the economy and society to decision makers and engage directly with many millions of citizens each year on their behalf.
Combining expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, our work with clients creates policy interventions, designs better public services, and unlocks behaviour change. We support the rapid development of policy thinking in moments of urgency. We implement policies on the ground. We build communications to reach diverse and complex audiences. We bring global best practice and local expertise.
We are Verian. Powering decisions that shape the world.