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Mystery Shopping Jobs in Bedford

Mystery shopping is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash on the side. With opportunities in your local area, it’s easier than ever to take part in assignments that work around you and your lifestyle. There are a wide variety of mystery shopping opportunities in and around Bedford, which is a vibrant town filled with fantastic places to shop, award-winning restaurants and exciting tourist attractions. Whether you want to explore the shops in the Bedford Arcade, or want a bite to eat somewhere local, there are a range of opportunities (both in-person and online) that can work around your full-time job and social life. 

How to become a mystery shopper in Bedford 

Registering as a mystery shopper in Bedford is quick and easy to do. You can get started by completing our registration form, which will ask you to provide key information about yourself, such as your age, location and preferences so that we can show you opportunities that work for you. As soon as you’re registered, you’ll be able to see a variety of mystery shopping assignments in Bedford. You’ll also be given access to helpful training videos which will help you make the most out of being a mystery shopper, as well as a quiz in the Certification section. Completing the quiz will give you access to even more tasks local to you. Register to become a mystery shopper now to find out about opportunities in your area. 

Why should you become a mystery shopper in Bedford?

Mystery shopping is a quick and easy way to supplement your income, and with opportunities right on your doorstep, you can earn extra cash in a way that works for you. Whether you want to take advantage of our exciting in-person assignments (like sampling food at a local restaurant or shopping at places like St John’s Retail Park) or prefer to work from the comfort of your own home (ordering and completing tasks online), there are mystery shopping opportunities in Bedford for everyone. Mystery shopping offers great flexibility, so whether you’re a student with time to spare or someone with a full-time job who just wants to make some extra money, there are plenty of options to choose from. 

Earn money while you shop

Many of us enjoy having a wander around the shops and taking a look at the latest items. Mystery shopping gives you the option to earn a bit of extra cash, whilst exploring businesses in your local area. Assignments in and around Bedford will allow you to visit businesses you may not have seen or noticed before, or to explore old favourites, all whilst making extra money. Of course, if mooching around the shops in person isn’t for you, you can also take advantage of our online or telephone shopping opportunities, which you can complete from the comfort of your own home.  If you’re someone who finds yourself browsing online stores for fun, why not make some money doing it? 

Understanding the customer experience

Mystery shoppers help local businesses by providing them with key insights into their customer service experience. Businesses will use your insights to continue to improve customer service and internal process, whether it’s changing the way they process refunds or how they display products in store, your assignments will help them to better understand the wants and needs of their customers. When you take part in mystery shopping assignments in your area, you’ll be giving back to local businesses by helping to improve the way they work, whilst discovering new places to eat and shop. 

Select your work hours

Mystery shopping is built to be flexible. You can take on assignments when it suits you, helping you to make extra money without interrupting your day-to-day life. You can choose to work during the week or on weekends, at whatever time works best for you. There’s no minimum requirement for how many tasks you complete in a month, so you can choose how many you complete from week to week. 

What qualifications do you need to be a mystery shopper in Bedford?


There are no qualifications required to be a mystery shopper in Bedford, just basic digital skills and a good understanding of the English language. Though there are no qualification requirements, the most successful mystery shoppers are reliable, can communicate well and have an eye for detail. Honest and reliable feedback helps businesses to improve their services and identify weak spots. You will also need to be able to stick to task deadlines and provide any feedback within 12 hours of completing this assignment, so take this into consideration when choosing which tasks you want to complete. 

What type of mystery shopping assignments do we offer in Bedford?

There’s no limit to the types of mystery shopping opportunities waiting for you in Bedford. At IPSOS, we offer mystery shopping opportunities across a range of industries, including retail outlets, banks, mystery dining, video mystery shopping, telephone and online opportunities. Tasks could include browsing online or in-person stores, making telephone enquiries or ordering to your home address. With tasks spanning multiple sectors, you have the freedom to explore and work out what you enjoy. 

Why IPSOS?

IPSOS gives you quick and easy access to hundreds of mystery shopping opportunities in your area. With our iShopFor Ipsos portal and our Mystery Shopping App, you can pick and choose tasks in Bedford or across the UK. With such a wide variety of assignments, you could try something different every week. IPSOS doesn't ask you to fill in multiple, complicated signup forms; once you’ve submitted your basic info, you can start mystery shopping straight away. If you want to find out more about how to maximise the benefits of mystery shopping, you can refer back to IPSOS’ useful guides and training videos. 


If you want to explore mystery shopping opportunities in Bedford or across the UK, IPSOS can help you get started today. For more information on how it works, read our FAQs. Or, if you’d like to chat with our team, get in touch today and we’ll be happy to help you.