Survey scripter (Forsta Plus / Confirmit)
Job description
A survey scripter role building and testing surveys in Forsta Plus / Confirmit across CAWI, CATI, CAPI and mixed-mode studies for Verian's public policy research programmes. It is a fully remote, 12-month service contract with the intention to extend.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote · EU
- Languages
- English – Professional working proficiency, German, French
- Pay
- EUR 2,000 – 3,000 / month
What you'll do
- Script and test surveys in Forsta Plus / Confirmit across CAWI, CATI, CAPI and mixed-mode studies
- Implement routing logic, conditions, loops, validations and quota structures from specifications
- Support multi-language setup, translation loading and testing
- Apply HTML/CSS and basic JavaScript using existing templates and guidance
- Carry out testing and quality assurance, and support projects during live fieldwork
- Work with automation engineers, learning and applying AI-assisted scripting approaches as they are rolled out
What we're looking for
- Hands-on experience building surveys or comparable logic-driven work - Forsta Plus / Confirmit experience is ideal, but candidates from other survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics, Decipher, Nfield, Askia, Voxco) or adjacent backgrounds such as web development or data work will also be seriously considered, provided they can demonstrate strong logical thinking and attention to detail
- Basic familiarity with HTML/CSS
- Genuine care for accuracy and quality - surveys must simply work
- Professional working proficiency in English
Nice to have
- Some exposure to JavaScript
- Knowledge of German and/or French
- Interest in AI-assisted coding tools, automation or Python/R
- Experience with multi-language or multi-market studies
- Understanding of survey data structures
Your team
Data Solutions
Verian's global Data Solutions team, reporting to a global manager in London, working on large assignments alongside project managers across Europe
Benefits
Full-time engagement on an initial 12-month service contract (independent contractor or affiliate arrangement), with the intention to extend
A place in Verian's global Data Solutions team, reporting to a global manager in London, working on large assignments alongside project managers across Europe
Structured learning path: training in Forsta Plus / Confirmit and automated workflows, with direct mentoring from senior scripters
- Indicative rate of €2,000–3,000 per month - the final offer will be agreed based on your specific skills and experience
- Fully remote, based anywhere in the EU
- Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted and automated survey development
How to get hired
- 1One introductory call, which will also cover the technical side
- 2Potentially a small practical task
- 3A fast decision
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About Verian
An independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency
Verian provides services to government and public sector organizations, drawing on expertise in social research, policy development, and communication. The agency operates globally, with offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US.
Mission
Helps governments solve public policy challenges by working with citizens and the public realm
Key facts
- Research, evidence, evaluation, and communications
- Runs some of the largest and most complex survey programmes in Europe
- Clients include EU institutions, national governments of the UK and EU Member States, national statistical offices, and other national and regional public bodies
- Offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US
- Investing heavily in automation and AI-assisted approaches to survey scripting