The Role

Join the Voter Registration Team in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

We are preparing for the Annual Canvass in which every residential property must respond to their compulsory "household enquiry form" (HEF) which will be issued to all households in July. The information provided will be used to produce a revised Electoral Register to be published by 1 December 2019.

The electoral register has been around since 1832. The old system required a ‘Head of household’ to submit an application on behalf of all those resident at an address. In 2014 the system of electoral registration changed to Individual Electoral Registration (IER) with individuals making an application to register. This system was put in place to improve the accuracy of the register. An on-line application process was also introduced to make registration quicker, easier and more secure.

The HEF will contain the details of all those in the household who are currently registered to vote. Properties with no registered electors will also receive a HEF. We will ask all households to confirm that the details of those living at that address and registered to vote are correct or, if the property is empty, state the reason why. Anyone in the household can respond by phone or text for no changes, using a dedicated on-line service, or returning the HEF to make amendments. New people eligible to be registered are sent an "Invitation to Register" (ITR). This form invites the named person to apply to register to vote. From mid-September we will send reminders to the HEF’s and ITR’s that have not responded.

Between 24 September and 18 October 2019, canvassers are required to personally visit any remaining non-responding properties to encourage registration and ensure that we have a current record of all residents.

About the role

Canvassing will take place during weekends and evenings between September and October 2019. If you are selected you will be expected to attend a canvasser training session.

The role involves visiting households that have not responded to an initial form and reminder that was previously delivered to every property within the Borough of Richmond. In addition, some addresses may have to be revisited for additional information.

A canvass area (on average 1000 households) will be allocated but it is expected that approximately 50% of these households will already have responded.

Requirements

Applicants should:

·         Be dedicated and conscientious.

·         Be able to produce a high-quality standard of work, visiting the public at their homes to gather the information required.

·         Have experience dealing with personal data, meeting the public face to face and working to deadlines

Time commitment

All canvassers must be available to work for the complete canvassing period (24 September and 18 October 2019).

Payment

Payment is made depending on the number of responses you obtain from personal calls to properties in your allocated area(s).

The whole payment should be made in November 2019, with National Insurance and Income Tax deducted at the appropriate rate.

Fee

£2-00 for every completed ITR

For HEF forms it will include every HEF responded to during the period of door-knocking whether via tablet, phone, internet or post.

50% to 69.99%           Paid at the standard rate of £1.50 per form plus £50 Bonus

70% to 79.99%           Paid at the standard rate of £1.75 per form plus £75 Bonus

80% to 89.99%           Paid at the standard rate of £2.00 per form plus £100 Bonus

90% to 100%              Paid at the standard rate of £2.50 per form plus £150 Bonus

Payment will be based on the total % of HEF forms responded to by 25 October 2019

Anyone attaining less than 50% will be paid a flat rate of £1 per form.

You will not be paid for any forms returned to the office that you were unable to deliver

Canvassers will need to be ready to commence on 24 September 2019, we will train staff to undertake the duties.

Please apply online to make an application.

For general enquiries or questions, please contact:

Telephone: 020 8891 7775
Fax: 020 8891 7184
Email: electoral.services@richmond.gov.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils