Temporary Canvasser

Job Introduction

Electoral Canvassers

Northumberland County Council, Electoral Service is looking to recruit temporary door-knock 

canvassers who are committed to providing an efficient, effective and customer focused 

service to the residents of Northumberland.

Job Details

Every year the council has a legal duty to undertake a canvass of households and produce a revised 

Register of Electors by 1 December which lists all the people registered to vote.

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible individuals, to assist with the annual canvass. We want you

to visit households in an allocated area at suitable times when the residents are expected to be 

home, including evenings and weekends to encourage completion of the Canvass Form.

To be right for this role you will need to:

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Have access to your own transport which must have business insurance cover.

• Have excellent communication skills; both oral and written, and the ability to work alone in 

outdoor conditions.

Essential requirements:

● Attend an informal web-based discussion, further information will be provided to successful 

applicants.

● You will be required to collect stationery from County Hall, Morpeth on 10th September 2025

time slots to be confirmed closer to the date.

We are offering: 

• An hourly rate of £12.65 (In addition annual leave pay will be accrued for hours worked).

• You will be paid the NJC mileage for all agreed mileage incurred.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)

Please see the job description and specification attached, for further information on the role.

The closing date for applications will be 22nd August 2025.

If you require further information about this role, please contact the elections office on 01670 624811 

or alternately email electionstaff@northumberland.gov.uk

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.  

Alternative application format:  

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net  

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930  

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.