In the run up to elections, on the day of poll itself, and post-election for the counting of votes, the Returning Officer for Lichfield District needs to recruit temporary staff to various clerical jobs.
We hold a list of people who are interested in applying for these roles and if suitably qualified will contact them via email at the appropriate time to ascertain their availability on the required dates.
If you would like to be considered for these positions, please complete this form.
Jobs include:
- Postal vote opening – dates throughout the month leading up to an election
- Presiding officer – required 6.30am to 11pm on poll day (plus training a few weeks beforehand)
- Poll clerk - required 7am to 10pm on poll day (plus training a few weeks beforehand)
- Overnight verification assistant – required overnight immediately after polls close
- Count assistant –typically required overnight immediately after polls close
All new employees are required to demonstrate their entitlement to work in the UK and will need to produce one of the following when requested to do so:
- A valid UK passport.
- A full birth certificate issued in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland accompanied by an official document giving the applicants permanent National Insurance Number.
- A residence permit, registration certificate or document certifying or indicating permanent residence.
- Other forms of entitlement may be acceptable – please contact the Electoral Services Office for information.
If you have any questions, please email us or call us on 0345 002 0022 (office hours only).
