Election jobs
To deliver elections across the borough, we employ staff to work at polling stations, the count and postal vote opening sessions.
We are looking for reliable, motivated people to help us carry out these essential functions. Full training is provided.
Current opportunities
We are recruiting staff to work in the following roles at the local elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026:
- Polling station staff - Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks work at polling stations on polling day and ensure that the correct voting procedures are followed. You must have good customer service skills and will need to undertake training ahead of polling day
- Counting staff - Count Assistants count ballot papers overnight after polls close at 10pm on Thursday 7 May 2026. You must have an eye for accuracy and be able to follow instructions
- Postal vote staff - Postal Vote Openers attend allocated sessions during the working day up to two weeks before polling day and assist in opening postal vote packs that have been returned, including on polling day itself. You must have an eye for accuracy and be able to follow instructions
Read job descriptions for each role. Full details (including exact pay and location) will be provided if you are appointed.
Although it is possible to apply for more than one role, we expect that most staff will be allocated to one role only.
Minimum requirements
To undertake election duties you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be entitled to work in the UK (in accordance with the provisions of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996)
- Not work or volunteer on behalf of a candidate during an election campaign
Payment
Payment fees for staff in 2026 have not yet been finalised, however we expect these to be in line with previous years.
Exact fees will be confirmed on appointment.
How to apply
If you are interested in working at this election, submit our online form. The same form is used whether you have worked for us before or are applying for the first time.
What happens next
We will contact you if you have been appointed. As we usually receive a large number of applications, this may take several weeks. We are unable to contact you if you have not been successful.
Contact
If you have any questions about working at elections, email us at electionjobs@wandsworth.gov.uk.