View Vacancy -- Voter Registration Interviewer

JOB TITLE: Voter Registration Interviewer

PAYMENT: £2 per completed property

SECTION: Electoral Services

The London Borough of Haringey is looking for enthusiastic individuals to obtain the information required for the new Voter Register from all households that have not returned a registration form.

We are looking for individuals available September to early October 2019 who have excellent communication skills, are organised and conscientious. It is essential you have a tactful manner, persistence and the ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and to explain the form and eligibility to respondents. A good local knowledge of the Borough would be useful as would experience of similar work.

The post will require evening and weekend work.

Applicants should be aware that the work will involve a reasonable amount of walking. Candidates must have knowledge of and commitment to and understanding of the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policies. Applicants must also have an awareness of Health and Safety Procedures.

Payment:

The basic return rate will be £2.00 per completed property; there will be a bonus for an above average return, as well as payment for attending training.

Additional Information:

Applicants must include their national insurance number and a recent passport size photograph for use, if appointed, on your identity card. Failure to provide these with the application form will result in your application not being considered.

If you are registered unemployed, you are strongly advised to consult your local Benefit Office about any possible effects of taking up this temporary employment on your entitlement to benefits before accepting any offer of employment.

If you wish to clarify any points, please contact Rosemarie Campbell, Deputy Electoral Services Manager on 0208 489 2041 or Electoral Services staff on 0208 489 2953/2954/2913/6978.

To find out more and make an application please visit www.haringey.gov.uk/canvassers2019

Closing Date for Applications – 16th August 2019