Working on Elections and Annual Canvass
Election vacancies
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has 56 polling stations on the day of an election, which need around 311 staff.
Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks work inside these stations and are responsible for the conduct of the ballot and make sure the proper procedures for voting are followed. Poll clerks assist the Presiding Officer who oversees the polling station. To become a Presiding Officer must have previous experience as a poll clerk.
Count staff are employed to work with verification of votes, the count of the votes (both if taking place the same day) Verification usually takes place after the polls close at 10pm, with count taking place after this, but this can take place the next day.
The next scheduled election is the Local elections in May 2026
The jobs available are:
- Poll clerk - election day from 6am to 10:30pm
- Count assistant
Fill in this form if you would like to register your interest in working during the next election.
If you are appointed you’ll need to provide:
- Proof of your identity
- Proof of your eligibility to work in the UK