Election staff recruitment

Polling and count duties

Apply to join our staffing database

Staff are always needed to help at the polling stations (Presiding Officers and Polls Clerks), and to count the votes, (Count Assistants and Supervisors).

You can view the job descriptions to find out further information about these roles:

How to apply

To apply for one of these roles, complete an application form:

If your application is successful, we will add your details to the staffing database and send you an email link to create a Mobile Election App account. This is the account we use for all correspondence relating to your elections employment.

Send the completed application form to electionstaff@enfield.gov.uk.

Eligibility

You will have to show you are entitled to work in the UK. 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

The deadline to apply for the Ballot Box Preparation Assistant role is 5pm on Friday 16 May 2025.

To apply, please send an updated CV and brief personal statement to elections@enfield.gov.uk. See below for more information.

We are recruiting

Role: Ballot Box Preparation Assistant

The Electoral Services team are looking for organised, dedicated, and flexible individuals to join them in preparation for all upcoming future elections.

Your role will be crucial. You will support the Electoral Services team to make sure all paperwork and stationery are prepared and ready for collection by our appointed Presiding Officers prior to polling day.

This role requires that preparations begin up to three months prior to polling day.

Candidates are expected to be available for the duration of this period. Elections can be called at short notice – candidates will need to be available all year round.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the democratic process.

Apply now to join and make a difference in your community.

If you would like to discuss this role before applying, email elections@enfield.gov.uk.

Eligibility:

You must be 18 years of age
If you are not employed by London Borough of Enfield, you will need to provide a copy of your passport or relevant supporting documentation which confirms your entitlement to work in the UK
If you are registered unemployed, you are advised to consult your local unemployment benefits office before you accept any offer of employment we may make you
Elections staff must not work on behalf of a candidate during an election campaign, nor be related to any prospective candidate

Hourly rate and method of payment

The hourly rate for this role will be £18.00.

You will be paid at the end of the election period, by BACs payment into your bank account.

Benefits

There is the opportunity to undertake additional election work.

Job Description - PO Bag and Paperwork Preparation Assistant (PDF, 185.74 KB).

We require you to send an updated CV and a brief personal statement on one side of A4, addressing your skills and experience against the job description. Email these to elections@enfield.gov.uk.

Contact Details

If you would like to know more about the role, email elections@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete the applications fully and submit it as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.