Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.

Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world's most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world's largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.

At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.

At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The AI Data Collector will be required to work as part of the Data Collection team for a fixed term until project completion, ensuring that the data required for the project is collected to the required quality standards. You will independently interact with members of the public who have been recruited to take part in the project based on demographic quotas, advise them about the project requirements, handle data release consent forms, accompany participants during collection, and liaise with the recruitment teams where necessary. The project requires participants to perform prompted actions that are recorded on video whilst in a stationary car, for sessions ranging from 30 to 90 minutes. The required working hours are approximately 40 hours a week. There may be the possibility of some overtime (evening or weekend sessions) if required and not encumbering the minimum rest time of one and a half uninterrupted days per week.

Responsibilities:

* Sensitive data handling

* Data entry of participant information

* Reporting to program manager and project managers

* Monitoring demographic quotas&nbsp

* Liaising with recruitment teams

* Interacting with members of the public, both adults and minors

* Explaining project quality requirements to participants

* Accompanying participants during data collection, either stationary or in moving vehicles

* Moving vehicles to different locations

* Troubleshooting any software/hardware issues with the help of colleagues and technical support if required

* Setting up the camera equipment in different vehicles based on training provided

* Setting up the vehicles as per project requirements with a variety of objects loaded into the vehicles

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Fluent in English

* Good Microsoft Excel skills

* Good technical/software skills e.g. MS Office, Windows, and comfortable with troubleshooting software/hardware

* Python and Linux experience.

Qualifications and Experience

* DBS Check (Required).

* Experience with interacting with members of the public (adults and children)

* A full UK driving licence (manual and automatic) with zero endorsements or penalties

* Minimum of two years driving experience (Preferred).

* Experience with monitoring quotas, for example matching participants to demographic targets

* Experience with managing your own time and schedule to meet project deadlines

* Comfortable driving a range of rental vehicles from compact to SUV

* Comfortable working independently 

£12 - £15 an hour