City of York Council
Electoral Services Canvasser
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Join our team as a Canvasser
Are you looking for flexible, meaningful work this autumn? Want to get out and about, meet people, and play a vital role in local democracy? We’re looking for 6 enthusiastic Canvassers to support the Electoral Registration Officer in compiling the Register of Electors for York.
When?
Between October and November each year.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll be the friendly face of electoral registration, visiting households in your assigned area to follow up with residents who haven’t responded to previous communications.
- You’ll make door-to-door enquiries, record visits, complete paperwork ensuring their details are up to date.
- You’ll be working independently, but with full support and training from our team.
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- Able to complete the door to door activities involved
- Happy to be out and about in all weathers
- Have good communication and literacy skills
- Can work independently and manage your own time
- Can commit to weekly hours until your allocated area is completed (an expected time spent on a canvass area is 37 hours for 650 properties)
Pay & Perks
- £13.45 (pay award pending) per hour for preparation, door-to-door work, and attending compulsory training.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
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The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives, and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities, and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition, we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards, and savings.
For more information, contact electoral.services@york.gov.uk
Closing date
31 July 2026 at 12 midnight
Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY, and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.
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