Usual hours 9.45pm until completed
Current fee: To be advised
The role will be:
- to assist the Returning Officer in the verification/counting of ballot papers after the close of poll
- to ensure that the votes are counted fairly, efficiently and accurately
General duties
General duties include:
- attending briefings provided by Returning Officer’s team (usually held before the start of the counting process)
- assisting with the verification/counting of votes on the evening of the poll
- ensuring that the proper procedure for sorting and counting of votes is followed, as per instructions
- working as a member of a team according to instructions issued on the day by your Supervisor
- during the counting of votes, drawing the Team Supervisor’s attention to any doubtful papers as instructed
- being responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others
- remaining at the count centre until all votes are counted
- acting impartially at all times
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- none required
Desirable
- basic understanding of the election process.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- must be 18 or over and eligible to work in the UK
- ability to work as part of a team
- punctual and dependable
- basic numeracy skills
- attention to detail
- ability to work under pressure
- no formalised affiliation or active participation with any political group at election time
- of presentable appearance
- able to travel to the count venue at the required times
Desirable
- none required
How to apply
Return the application form to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
If you have any questions please email elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.