Electoral Canvasser

Service Care Solutions; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency seeks an Electoral Canvasser to assist during the annual canvass in Ashford, Kent. The role involves visiting households to collect and verify information for the electoral register. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and good communication skills. This temporary position offers 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for one month.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visit designated households to collect forms.
• Provide guidance to residents on forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

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

We are looking to recruit a Canvasser to assist Ashford Borough Council’s Electoral Services team during the annual canvass. You will visit households across the borough to collect and confirm information for the electoral register.

You’ll be provided with canvass forms to complete with residents, or if no one is home, you will post the forms through the property letterbox.

This role is essential in ensuring our electoral register is accurate and up to date.

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.

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).