Communication Operator
Tasks
- Collates and reviews information collected and compiles reports to pass back to the organisation/individual commissioning the market research.
- Collects questionnaires, diaries, and other research materials left with interviewees and conducts follow-up interviews.
- Records progress of interviews by noting answers, completing questionnaires, making audio or visual recordings or inputting responses into a computer.
- Approaches members of the public, individuals, households and organisations to arrange and conduct face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, focus groups, panel interviews etc..
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 41% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£15,999 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for communication operator is £15,999
781 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 781. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for communication operator roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £15,999 per year. That is about £1,333 per month or £8.20 per hour. New workers generally start on £8,177, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £34,302
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 781 people are employed in the region.
