We employ over 300 people during an election period to help the process run in a smooth and transparent way. Each year we have vacancies for staff to work in the polling stations, opening postal votes and counting votes overnight.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people who can give a high level of customer service at our polling stations and greet the first elector with the same enthusiasm as the last. At the count, you will need to be able to work accurately and quickly and follow instructions.
If that sounds like you, then fill out our application form and if you’re successful then you’ll be added to our database.
Roles
We have the following roles available:
Election staff rates of pay
Postal vote opening roles
| Role | BFC Grade and Scale Point | Expected Time Commitment | Hourly Rate | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Vote Opener | BG I-14 | 7 hours per session | £14.53 | £101.71 |
Polling station roles
| Role | BFC Grade and Scale Point | Expected Time Commitment | Hourly Rate | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve Poll Clerk | BG I-14 | Half Poll Clerk fee unless allocated | £14.53 | £127.14 (minimum) |
| Reserve Presiding Officer | BG G-30 | Half Presiding Officer fee unless allocated | £20.17 | £186.58 (minimum) |
| Poll Clerk | BG I-14 | 16 Hours and 1.5 hours Training | £14.53 | £254.28 |
| Presiding Officer | BG G-30 | 17 Hours and 1.5 hours Training | £20.17 | £373.15 |
| Polling Station Inspector | BG G-30 | 16 Hours and 1.5 hours Training | £20.17 | £352.98 |
Verification and count roles (daytime)
| Role | BFC Grade and Scale Point | Expected Time Commitment | Hourly Rate | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verification & Count Support | BG I-14 | Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours | £14.53 | £58.12 (minimum) |
| Verification & Count Assistant | BG I-14 | Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours | £14.53 | £58.12 (minimum) |
| Verification & Count Supervisor | BG G-30 | Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours | £20.17 | £80.68 (minimum) |
Verification and count roles (overnight)
| Role | BFC Grade and Scale Point | Expected Time Commitment | Hourly Rate | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verification & Count Support | BG I-14 | Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours | £21.80 | £87.20 (minimum) |
| Verification & Count Assistant | BG I-14 | Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours | £21.80 | £87.20 (minimum) |
| Verification & Count Supervisor | BG G-30 | Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours | £30.26 | £121.04 (minimum) |