Working at elections

Elections are a great opportunity to work as part of a team and take a sense of pride in playing a role in supporting democracy. You would help us by playing an important role for your local community – plus it’s great way to earn some extra money! We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in becoming involved.

Working at a polling station

Polling station staff are responsible for making sure voting procedures are correctly followed. On election day, you will have your polling station set up and ready to open for 7am, working through the day until after the polls close at 10pm. All staff employed to work at a polling station must attend a training session before taking up their appointment.

Working at the count

Count Assistants are responsible for making sure all votes received by the Returning Officer are verified and counted. You will work with the Count Supervisor to ensure this is completed accurately and in good time. You will receive training before the start of the count.

Eligibility

To work at elections, you must:

• be at least 18 years old
• be entitled to work in the UK (in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006)
• not work on behalf of a candidate during the election campaign
• not be related to a potential candidate
• consent to working in excess of normal working hours outlined in the working time directive
• comply with secrecy requirements which will be supplied to all staff
• be willing to provide a right to work document as part of your eligibility to work in the UK

How much do you pay?

Pay rates vary depending on the role, please refer to the job descriptions below for the rates to be paid from July 2024. If you are offered a position, the pay will also be confirmed in your appointment letter. Fees for attending training and travel expenses may also be paid where appropriate (please refer to job descriptions). All fees are subject to tax on a PAYE basis but are exempt from National Insurance contributions.

How to apply?

Please read the descriptions of the jobs we have available below. To register your interest, please email us at elections@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk and provide your name, address and a contact telephone number. We are currently accepting expressions of interest for elections taking place in 2025.

Information we’ll hold about you

We will keep information about you for electoral recruitment purposes. To find out how we store your personal data, please read our privacy notice.