Purpose
Working as part of a team to sort and count ballot papers quickly but accurately whilst under pressure and under observation of candidates and agents.
Principal duties:
- Work in a team as designated by the returning officer
- Verify and count the number of ballot papers in a ballot box and recount if required
- Alert the verification and count table supervisors to any doubtful papers as instructed
- Sort the ballot papers into votes for individual candidates using the method designated by the returning officer
- Counting of ballot papers and recount if required
- Refrain from engaging in conversations with candidates, agents or guests
- Any other count assistant related duties as required
Hours
There is no night count work currently scheduled for the 2024 Local Election, however this would change if a general election is called.
Hours if a general election is called: Thursday 2 May 9pm – late.
Rate of pay
£21 per hour (night rate).
