Apply to be an Electoral Canvasser
Every year we recruit a number of Electoral Canvassers to assist the Electoral Registration Officer with producing a new electoral register, which is published on 1 December.
Applications for this role are now open.
What a canvasser does
Electoral Canvassers will be allocated a number of addresses to visit in an area of the borough. They will be visiting non-responding properties to explain, assist and encourage residents to complete their voter registration canvass form.
Canvassers are required to complete the canvassing activity within a set time-frame.
During the four-week visit stage, canvassers will be expected to call at non-responding properties at different times to maximise the chance of catching the residents when they are at home. This is generally done in the evenings and at weekends. Canvassers are required to work in their own time.
Canvassers will be provided with forms and other equipment to enable them to undertake this work.
Canvassers should provide assistance to residents in completing the information required, where necessary.
Who we're looking for
To work as a canvasser, you must
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be entitled to work in the UK (in accordance with the provisions of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996)
Canvassers should also:
- Have good communication skills and relate well to people
- Work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be self-motivated, organized, and determined
- Be professional and politically neutral
- Be aware of and sensitive to cultural diversity
- Be able to walk long distances and carry equipment
Availability
Canvassers must be available to undertake visits between Thursday 10 September and Tuesday 13 October 2026.
All canvassers will be required to attend a training session prior to the start of the canvass and arrange to pick up their boxes of forms from Electoral Services.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Thursday 10 September |
Equipment pick up |
| Friday 11 September | Personal visits start |
| Tuesday 13 October | All required visits completed, and all forms and equipment handed in to Electoral Services |
Application process
If you are interested in joining our dedicated and professional team of canvassers please complete our online application form.
You will need to upload a copy of your passport or other documents that prove your right to work in the UK.
After you apply, you will also need to have an informal discussion with an Electoral Services team member about the role. We will contact you to arrange this after we receive your application.
The closing date to apply is 5pm on Friday 14 August 2026.
Payment
Payment is based on performance. Further information about our competitive payment scheme will be provided with our application form.
Payment is made after the annual canvass is complete, normally in December.
Contact us
If you have any questions about working at the annual canvass or at elections, contact us by email at electionjobs@richmond.gov.uk.
Up to: Electoral Services jobs
Updated: 24 July 2026
