Tele Researcher at South shields, Tyne and wear

Details of the job offer

  2026-10-20
  Full Time
  Temporary

Tele Researcher (Short-term contract - 4-6 weeks, potential extension)

We're recruiting Tele Researchers to support an education-sector survey project. You'll be calling students who have completed or withdrawn from a course (via local colleges, councils or training providers) to complete structured telephone surveys, capturing accurate information and delivering a great experience on every call.

Expected start dates: 26th October or 2nd November

Hours & shifts:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Mon-Fri between 09:00-20:00, working shifts across 4 days
  • Possible overtime on Saturdays

Pay rates (hourly)

  • 18-20 years: £10.85, increasing to £11.00 after 4 weeks (subject to KPIs being met and no sickness in the first month)
  • 21+ years: £12.71, increasing to £12.90 after 4 weeks (subject to KPIs being met and no sickness in the first month)

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct telephone surveys with students across a wide range of backgrounds and levels of English
  • Accurately record responses and maintain excellent attention to detail
  • Work to daily/weekly targets while maintaining quality standards
  • Use objection handling techniques and a professional, business-like approach
  • Maintain awareness of potential vulnerabilities and follow safeguarding and support processes in line with policy

What we're looking for

  • Strong communication skills and confidence on the phone
  • Target-driven mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Great time management and willingness to engage in training

Important requirement

  • All candidates must provide 2 work references!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

  Contact Centre
  Market Researchers
  8243 - Sunderland /
Tele Researcher
Temporary / South shields
Place of work - City:
South shields
Industrial sector:
Contact Centre
Professional area:
Market Researchers
Number of vacancies:
4
Reference code:
8243
Reference office:
Sunderland
Salary:
Salary to:
Salary per:
per annum
Job offer insertion date:
2026-10-20

Tele Researcher (Short-term contract - 4-6 weeks, potential extension)

We're recruiting Tele Researchers to support an education-sector survey project. You'll be calling students who have completed or withdrawn from a course (via local colleges, councils or training providers) to complete structured telephone surveys, capturing accurate information and delivering a great experience on every call.

Expected start dates: 26th October or 2nd November

Hours & shifts:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Mon-Fri between 09:00-20:00, working shifts across 4 days
  • Possible overtime on Saturdays

Pay rates (hourly)

  • 18-20 years: £10.85, increasing to £11.00 after 4 weeks (subject to KPIs being met and no sickness in the first month)
  • 21+ years: £12.71, increasing to £12.90 after 4 weeks (subject to KPIs being met and no sickness in the first month)

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct telephone surveys with students across a wide range of backgrounds and levels of English
  • Accurately record responses and maintain excellent attention to detail
  • Work to daily/weekly targets while maintaining quality standards
  • Use objection handling techniques and a professional, business-like approach
  • Maintain awareness of potential vulnerabilities and follow safeguarding and support processes in line with policy

What we're looking for

  • Strong communication skills and confidence on the phone
  • Target-driven mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Great time management and willingness to engage in training

Important requirement

  • All candidates must provide 2 work references!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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