Election Staff Opportunities
Apply to join our Election Staffing Database
We are always looking for reliable staff to support the delivery of elections across the Borough. Opportunities are available before, during and after polling day in a variety of roles, including:
- Presiding Officer
- Poll Clerk
- Polling Station Inspector
- Ballot Box Handler
- Count Assistant
You can view the job descriptions to find out further information about these roles:
- Role profile for a Presiding Officer (PDF, 174.84 KB)
- Role profile for a Poll Clerk (PDF, 156.01 KB)
- Role Profile for a Polling Station Inspector (PDF, 573.11 KB)
- Role Profile for a Count Assistant (PDF, 34.75 KB)
- Role Profile for a Ballot Box Handler (PDF, 442.21 KB)
How to apply
To apply for one of these roles, complete an application form:
- Application form for external candidates (DOCX, 81.13 KB)
- Application form for internal candidates (DOCX, 74 KB)
Send the completed application form to electionstaff@enfield.gov.uk.
If your application is successful, we will add your details to our election staff database and we will send you an email link to create a Mobile Election App account. This is the account we use for all correspondence relating to your election employment.
Eligibility
You will have to show you are entitled to work in the UK at the point of application. You will also need to show this if you are offered an election role.
You will need to provide one of the following:
- A valid passport
- A full birth certificate issued in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland, plus an official document giving your permanent National Insurance number
- A residence permit, registration certificate or document showing you are entitled to live in the UK permanently
If you require any further information regarding elections staff recruitment, email electionstaff@enfield.gov.uk.
Other electoral duties
There are currently no vacancies for other electoral roles. If you're interested in working at polling stations or helping with the count, see Polling and count duties or email electionstaff@enfield.gov.uk.