Election duties
We are currently recruiting for the upcoming Hillingdon Council elections taking place on Thursday 7 May.
Election - times and locations
- Thursday 7 May, at various locations within the borough, 7am to 10pm (polling duties)
- Friday 8 May, Brunel University, 9am (verification and count)
Roles and fees
The following roles are available to apply for:
- presiding officer: (includes training and travel fees) - £415
previous experience required as a presiding officer or poll clerk at least 2 times - poll clerk: (includes training and travel fees) - £268
no experience required - count assistant: £150
no experience required
Please note:
- You will be expected to assist in the setting up and taking down of the polling station at the start and end of the day. This will involve some lifting of furniture and booths.
- Due to recent changes in electoral law, there will be additional duties, which include asking all voters for identification before a ballot paper can be issued.
Training
- Presiding officers: All presiding officers offered an appointment must attend a training session regardless of previous experience, and complete the online learning module - details of this will be emailed to successful applicants.
- Poll clerks: All poll clerks must complete the online learning module - details of this will be emailed to successful applicants. Progress will be monitored.
Please note: Anybody who fails to attend a session/complete training will not be allowed to take up their appointment.
Apply for election duties
Complete the online form stating which appointment you would like and what polling duty experience you have had in Hillingdon, or with another authority. Please also indicate whether you have access to transport, as it is not always possible to place staff near their homes.
If you are a council staff member you must ensure that you have your manager's authorisation to undertake polling duties, including appropriate leave arrangements before you volunteer as a presiding officer, poll clerk or for the postal vote opening sessions.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 22 February.
Please note: If we receive a high level of interest, we may close applications earlier than the stated deadline.