Have you ever thought of getting involved with elections by working at a polling station on election day or at the count following the election? This year we have district and parish elections scheduled for Thursday 4 May 2023.
A new requirement is that residents must show ID to vote, so your support at polling stations will be invaluable to guide voters through the process.
Roles available
- Presiding officer
- Poll clerk
- Count assistant
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to work as polling station staff or as a counting assistant. You will need to provide one of the following:
- A UK passport
- A full birth certificate, plus an official document giving your permanent National Insurance number along with your full name
- Your UK Gov share code to show your immigration status - Prove your right to work to an employer: get a share code
Staff employed at elections must not work on behalf of a candidate during an election campaign, nor be related to a prospective candidate.
How to apply
If you, or friends and family, are interested in working for us, please visit www.hart.gov.uk/get-involved or call the elections team on 01252 774073 / 01252 774158 or email electionstaff@hart.gov.uk