Ballot Box Receipt Officer

To assist the Ballot Box Receipt Supervisor during the receipt of all ballot boxes, paperwork, and other materials returned by the Presiding Officers. You can work as a count assistant after this duty. 

The job description for this post can be found in the Downloads section.

Ballot Box Runner

To assist the Ballot Box Receipt Supervisor and Officer during the receipt of all ballot boxes, paperwork, and other materials returned by the Presiding Officers. To deliver ballot boxes to count tables. You can work as a count assistant after this duty.

The job description for this post can be found in the Downloads section.

Verification and Count Assistant

Working as part of a team to sort and count ballot papers quickly but accurately whilst under pressure and under the observation of candidates and agents. You can work as a ballot box receipt officer or ballot box runner as well as a count assistant on the night.

The job description for this post can be found in the Downloads section.

Verification and Count Table Supervisor

The count supervisor is responsible for leading a team of 10 – 12 count assistants to verify, sort and count ballot papers quickly but accurately whilst under pressure and under the observation of candidates and agents, and to prepare verification and count paperwork. The assistant supervisor is responsible for supporting the count supervisor and to keep the count going whilst the supervisor completes paperwork and checks doubtful ballot papers.

The job description for this post can be found in the Downloads section.

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for any of the roles available, please complete the form below.

We will then invite you to set up an online account and contact you ahead of elections.

Apply to work at elections

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