Election support staff are employed throughout the election period to assist the electoral services team with a variety of administrative, customer service and operational duties. Roles may include support during the nomination period, assisting members of the public with electoral enquiries, delivering election materials and helping with a range of office-based activities that support the delivery of the election.
These roles are essential to the successful administration of elections and require staff to work accurately, professionally and impartially at all times. Depending on the role, duties may involve dealing with electors, candidates, agents and election staff, processing documentation, handling confidential information and working to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
A range of election support roles are available throughout the election period, with full training and guidance provided. Previous election experience is welcomed but is not essential for most positions.
Call centre
- £13 per hour
Delivery of poll cards
- £0.26 per poll card
Delivery of poll cards – Job description
Delivery of postal packs
- £0.50 per postal pack
Delivery of postal packs – Job description
Nomination support
Secondment opportunity. Employees will remain on their substantive terms and conditions and receive their normal rate of pay.
Nomination support – Job description
Clerical
- £13 per hour
Clerical staff provide practical administrative support to the electoral services team throughout the election period. They assist with the preparation of election materials and documentation, helping to ensure that polling stations, postal voting processes and the count are ready to operate efficiently. Duties may include assembling election paperwork and stationery, preparing equipment and supplies, assisting with the organisation of election materials and undertaking other office-based tasks as required.
Polling station staff trainer
- £100 per training session (shared equally where more than one trainer delivers the session).
Polling station staff trainers play a key role in preparing Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks to deliver polling day successfully. Trainers work with the electoral services team to review training materials, attend briefing sessions and take part in practice training delivery before leading face-to-face training sessions for polling station staff.
This role is suited to individuals who are confident speaking in front of groups, have excellent communication skills and are able to explain complex information in a straightforward and engaging way. Trainers must be professional, approachable and committed to helping polling station staff succeed in their roles.