Field Market Research Interviewer Part-Time Paid per Shift Car Required
Job description
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Field Market Research Interviewer | Part-Time, Flexible | Paid per Shift | Car Required
Join Ipsos and step into a role where every shift takes you on the move. As a Field Market Research Interviewer, you’ll travel on local bus routes and speak with passengers to help improve public transport across the UK.
A Day in the Life
You start your shift by heading to your assigned bus route or stop. Equipped with your Ipsos tablet, forms, and ID badge, you hop on the bus and begin your journey.
As the bus travels through your local area, you:
- Approach passengers during their journey
- Ask a short set of questions
- Capture their experiences and feedback
- Occasionally record footfall as required
Some shifts involve **being on the bus for the full route**, while others may involve **a fixed three-hour session at a bus stop or bus station**. Either way, **free travel is provided on the bus you interview on**.
You’ll meet people from all walks of life, gather valuable insights, and complete your shift knowing your work helps shape the future of public transport.
What You Can Expect
- Paid per shift
- Around 2 shifts per week, depending on workload in your area
- Full training provided
- Flexible part-time work
- Additional opportunities available, paid per performance
Why Join Ipsos?
- Award-winning training
- Inclusive and supportive teams
- Discounts through *Ipsos More*
- Wellbeing resources through *Ipsos Wellbeing*
You’d Be Great If You:
- Enjoy talking with people
- Full driving licence
- Can confidently approach the public
- Want flexible work that fits around your life
- Are comfortable being on buses and travelling as part of the job
- Are interested in long-term fieldwork opportunities
Ready to get started? Apply now and become part of our national team of Market Research Interviewers.
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⭐ Highlight any customer-facing or interviewing experience at the top as Ipsos values confident public interaction
📊 Quantify your people skills: "Conducted 200+ customer surveys with 95% completion rate"
🚌 Mention comfort with travel and public transport if you have relevant experience
🎯 Emphasise flexibility and availability for shift work as this role offers around 2 shifts per week
🤝 Show enthusiasm for meeting diverse people as you'll interact with passengers from all backgrounds
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- •Conducted 150+ face-to-face customer surveys achieving 92% completion rate while maintaining data accuracy standards
- •Managed mobile data collection across 8 different locations, completing assigned fieldwork within 3-hour time constraints
- •Built rapport with diverse customer base of 200+ individuals, successfully gathering feedback through structured interviewing techniques
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Ipsos's field research programme represents exactly the type of flexible, people-focused role I'm seeking, which is why I'm applying for the Field Market Research Interviewer position. My confidence in approaching the public and genuine interest in gathering customer insights make me well-suited to conduct passenger surveys across Maidstone's bus routes.
My background in customer-facing roles has developed strong communication skills and the ability to put people at ease during conversations. I'm comfortable with mobile working environments and understand the importance of accurate data collection while maintaining professional standards in public settings.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you handle technical issues with the Ipsos tablet during data collection?
- ›What methods would you use to ensure accurate data entry while on a moving bus?
- ›How would you manage survey completion rates in a mobile environment?
- ›What approach would you take to record footfall data accurately?
- ›How would you ensure data quality when conducting multiple interviews per shift?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to approach strangers in a professional capacity
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work independently with minimal supervision
- ›How would you handle a passenger who refuses to participate in the survey?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to changing work conditions
- ›Describe how you would maintain professionalism while working in public spaces
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you had to approach strangers in a professional capacity
Describe a situation where you had to work independently with minimal supervision