Every year, the Electoral Registration Officer is required by law to contact each household in their local registration area, as part of the Annual Canvass. This is to confirm if the information they hold on the electoral register is complete and accurate. This sometimes involves visits to properties.
We are looking for people aged 18 and over, who can work with us as Canvassers to complete the door-to-door visits during the Annual Canvass periods. You could be a Fife Council employee, a student, a retiree, or simply someone interested in getting involved. It's a great opportunity to see democracy in action, whilst earning a little extra cash.
You will receive full online training to make sure you are confident in your role.
Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age and fit and able enough to walk from door to door, including climbing stairs whilst carrying an electronic tablet and, in some instances, paper forms.
- You must have access to transport (travel expenses will be payable). Car users must have a roadworthy vehicle, alongside a full driving licence, valid road tax, MOT, and business travel insurance.
Hours of work
These are flexible, depending on your availability. You can work up to a maximum of 36 hours per week, in the following shifts:
- 10am to 8pm on weekdays
- 10am to 6pm on Saturdays
- 12pm and 4pm on Sundays
Pay
This is paid at Fife Council Living Wage grade, currently £12 per hour. An enhanced rate will be payable for any hours worked over Saturday and Sunday.
Interested?
If you would like more information, or to apply, please email voters.roll@fife.gov.uk
You can work the hours which suit you, whilst earning a little extra cash. Full training is provided, as well as equipment, so you are prepared for the job.
If you like the work, you can stay employed as a temporary member of staff. You will be given further opportunity to canvass in coming years, or do additional electoral registration work where required.
Back To TopFife Council is committed to paying the Real Living Wage as an accredited Living Wage Employer. This is currently £12 per hour. An enhanced rate will be payable for any hours worked over Saturday and Sunday.
Back To TopIt is expected that canvassers will complete relevant Health and Safety and Data Protection online training, prior to starting their duties. Successful completion of the training is necessary, and time spent completing this will be paid.
Back To TopThese are flexible, depending on availability. You can work up to a maximum of 36 hours per week, during the hours of:
- 10am and 8pm weekdays,
- 10am and 6pm Saturdays, and
- 12pm and 4pm Sundays
You do not need to commit to full days.
Back To TopCanvassers work for the Electoral Registration Officer. Their purpose is to carry out canvass duties in relation to the Electoral Register, by visiting assigned properties and carrying out associated clerical duties.
You will visit each household within a designated area to:
- Get a response from the household via an electronic tablet or, in some cases, complete a paper Canvass Form.
- Where no contact can be made, post a paper form with guidance notes for later completion and return in the prepaid envelope.
- Record information about properties, for example if vacant or derelict.
