Work at elections

We are always looking to recruit staff to assist around election and canvass times.

If you are interested in election work, please read all the information in the job descriptions below and complete ourExpression of Interest Application Form.

Election staff

For each election, the Returning Officer appoints polling and counting staff, and some staff members for other duties, such as clerks for the opening of postal votes.

Presiding Officer Job Description (PDF, 126 KB)(opens new window)

Polling staff

The polling staff are responsible for the conduct of the ballot in each polling station, making sure that the proper procedure for voting is followed. On election day polling staff are required to work from 06:30 until after 22:00 without leaving the polling station. They are also required to attend a training session.

Poll Clerk Job descriptions (PDF, 116 KB)(opens new window)

Counting staff

Counting staff are employed to count the votes on the day and at the time and place appointed by the Returning Officer. This can take place on the night of election through to the early hours of the morning, or during the day following the election.

Counting Assistant Job description (PDF, 52 KB)(opens new window)

Postal vote staff

Staff are employed to open postal votes.

Postal Vote Opening Clerk Job description (PDF, 64 KB)(opens new window)

Canvass staff

Staff are employed to work within the Breckland District collecting household information.

Right to Work documentation

Please note that, if you are interested in applying for one or more of these positions, you will need to provide the document/s as detailed on the right to work documentation page as proof that you are eligible to work in the UK.