Mobile Data Administrator / CPI Collector London

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CPI Data Collector – Mobile, with travel up to 30 miles

A CPI data collector is responsible for collecting the prices of specific items on a monthly basis in a selection of retail premises across your postcode area. 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.

CPI Collectors have the opportunity to plan their schedule to perform approximately 12 hours of work over these two set days per month.

We’re recruiting throughout the UK, if you are over 18, have a vehicle & a valid UK driving licence, and want to earn money whilst visiting shops – then this is the role for you!

£12.22 per hour (£10.90 per hour + £1.32 holiday pay) outside London, plus travel expenses.

£13.39 per hour (£11.95 per hour + £1.44 holiday pay) inside London, plus travel expenses.

We will provide you with comprehensive training to fully equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed.

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 British economy. Collectors from Kantar Public collect prices of goods and services for a wide range of the most purchased items in over 140 locations across the United Kingdom and the ONS compares how this change over time. As a CPI Collector you will play a pivotal role in this important task.

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.

Some assignments will be very local to you; travel up to 30 or so miles can be necessary.

CPI Collector

The use of a car is preferable (except in London). No experience is necessary and full training will be given. Successful applicants will need to complete a successful DBS check. Collectors are required to use a handheld device to record prices in real time, and therefore electronic device literacy is important.

If you like what you’ve seen, please apply below.

You’ll be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview within a few days.

Benefits

Fully paid induction training

12.07% holiday pay on hours worked (equivalent to 20 weeks’ vacation if working full time)

Pension scheme

Assistance Program

Regional Events, i.e., Roadshows & Coffee Mornings

Insurance cover

Ongoing training & Support

Info

Our CPI collectors must be available on a set Monday & Tuesday each month, to work approximately 12 hours collecting data in retail premises – This is currently the second Monday & Tuesday of each month.

Essential Skills

To be available for the set 2 days in the month (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Access to email

Knowledge of computer/smart phone – Training will take place remotely on ‘Microsoft teams’

Motivation to achieve set targets

Vehicle and UK Driving license (If you’re in London, there’s other ways to get around).

Aged over 18

Ability to travel within your region, up to 30 miles (or further on occasion)

Desired Skills

Like being in shops as can be there for up to 6 hours at a time

Collecting data can be from other sites, pubs, garages, cinema, etc.

Experience of making buying decisions in all kinds of stores

Working as part of a team

About Company

“It’s not an easy job but for our interviewers who have been doing this job for years there is no doubt they find it very rewarding; they get insights into British life that many of us don’t see, they know the work is extremely important and they know the work that they do gives the British population the opportunity to contribute to the quality of public life in Britain.” Michelle Harrison, CEO, Kantar Public

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by Kantar and its affiliate Kantar group companies. For full details of our privacy policy please visit www.kantar.com.

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Essential Requirements