Electoral Canvasser

Service Care Solutions; Ashford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electoral Canvasser for a temporary position in Ashford, Kent. You will be responsible for visiting households to collect and check enquiry forms, guiding residents, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. This position is temporary, expected to last for 1 month.

Benefits

Provided safety equipment

Independence in role

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Access to own vehicle with business insurance essential.
• Must be available for the full canvassing period.

Responsibilities

• Visit households to collect and check enquiry forms.
• Provide guidance on completing forms.
• Record information about properties.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electoral Canvasser

Location: Ashford, Kent

Contract: Temporary - 1 Month

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (5.5 hours per day, to be completed by 4pm)

Start Date: October 2025

Responsibilities

• Visit designated households to collect and check household enquiry forms.
• Provide guidance to residents on completing forms.
• Leave calling cards/additional forms with freepost envelopes where no contact is made.
• Return completed forms to the Electoral Services office weekly and provide progress updates.
• Record information about new or no-longer-existing properties.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information handled.
• Work independently while adhering to training and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle with business insurance (essential).
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to use tact and deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
• Must be available for the full canvassing period.

Equipment & Safety

• You will be provided with a High Viz jacket, canvass bag, clipboard, and personal alarm.
• Lone working applies, and training will be given on safety procedures.

How to apply

If you're interested and meet the above criteria, send your CV to Lewis Hodson at Service Care Solutions: Call(phone number removed) or email(url removed)