Working on the elections

We are not currently recruiting for any roles. Our next large scale elections will take place in May 2027.

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 £14.89 £104.23

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 £14.89 £130.29 (minimum)
Reserve Presiding Officer BG G-30 Half Presiding Officer fee unless allocated £20.67 £191.20 (minimum)
Poll Clerk BG I-14 16 Hours and 1.5 hours Training £14.89 £260.58
Presiding Officer BG G-30 17 Hours and 1.5 hours Training £20.67 £382.40
Polling Station Inspector BG G-30 16 Hours and 1.5 hours Training £20.67 £361.73

Verification and count roles (daytime)

Role BFC Grade and Scale Point Expected Time Commitment Hourly Rate Total Payment
Verification and Count Support BG I-14 Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours £14.89 £59.56 (minimum)
Verification and Count Assistant BG I-14 Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours £14.89 £59.56 (minimum)
Verification and Count Supervisor BG G-30 Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours £20.67 £82.68 (minimum)

Verification and count roles (overnight) 

Role BFC Grade and Scale Point Expected Time Commitment Hourly Rate Total Payment
Verification and Count Support BG I-14 Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours £22.34 £89.36 (minimum)
Verification and Count Assistant BG I-14 Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours £22.34 £89.36 (minimum)
Verification and Count Supervisor BG G-30 Minimum of 4 hours then pro rata actual hours £30.26 £121.04 (minimum)

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