Election jobs

Electoral Services employs casual staff to assist in both the running of elections and the annual electoral registration canvass. We add staff to our database as they apply all year round, but we run recruitment at specific times of the year.

Running of elections

The next scheduled elections taking place in our area will be Borough and Parish elections on 4 May 2023. 

We are now actively recruiting for this event and there are several roles available that you can apply for.

For more information on each role, please follow the links below.

• Presiding officer
• Poll clerk
• Overnight/daytime count assistant
• Postal vote opener

If you would like to apply for a role, there is a link to our online application form at the bottom of each job description. 

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and not must not work on behalf of a candidate during an election, paid or otherwise.

Annual canvass

The next annual canvass will begin in the summer of 2023. We will recruit any vacancies we have for canvassers after this time. More information about the role of canvasser: Electoral registration canvasser