Applications for elections staff and canvassing opportunities are currently closed. An online application form will appear here when applications reopen.
If you're interested in working on future elections, you can find all the necessary information on this page.
The roles available are poll clerks (working at polling stations) and count assistants (counting the votes). Once you have worked as a poll clerk, you can then apply for the more senior role of presiding officer.
We are especially keen for applications from those wishing to be poll clerks, as we usually require fewer numbers of count assistants.
If you have presiding officer experience and wish to undertake this role again, please email elections@dover.gov.uk (opens in new tab) with details of the local authority you have previously worked for.
Requirements for working as election staff
- you must be at least 18 years old to work as elections staff
- you must be entitled to work in the UK (in accordance with the provisions of the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006) and you will be required to verify this by submitting the relevant documentation
- you cannot be - nor work on behalf of, assist or sign a Nomination Form for - a candidate or councillor during an election campaign
- you must remain neutral throughout the process and must not publish any comment on anything relating to the election anywhere, including on social media and online
- polling and count staff must consent to working extended hours, which may exceed normal working time limits.
Canvassing opportunities
Each year, our Electoral Registration Officer carries out the annual canvass to keep the electoral register up to date. To support this work, we recruit canvassers to visit households and help residents provide accurate electoral registration information.
Canvassing gives you the opportunity to:
- earn extra money in your spare time
- get some exercise and work outdoors
- work flexible hours that would be easy to fit around work or study
- get to know the district and the community.
No experience is necessary. Full training will be provided.
Contact us
- Email: elections@dover.gov.uk(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)
- Phone: 01304 872344
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