Job Description
Job IntroductionMilton Keynes City Council (MKCC) has City Council and Parish Elections scheduled for Thursday 4 May 2023. We use various buildings such as churches and community halls as polling stations across the city so that people can vote in person if they wish to do so.
Polling stations are run by a Presiding Officer who is supported by one or more Poll Clerks. We are looking for people to join our pool of poll clerks for these elections on the 4 May as well as join our database for future elections.
Poll Clerks are required to work from 6:00am to 10:30pm. If you already work for Milton Keynes City Council, you don’t need to take leave to work on election duties, but must have the agreement of your line manager to be released. Training will be provided and may be delivered remotely online.
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Please note that the recruitment for this role is being administered solely by the Electoral Services Team. MKCC HR Resourcing are not involved in this recruitment so please direct all questions to [email protected].
Role Responsibilities
- Assist with polling station layout and prepare for opening of poll
- Check that electors are eligible to vote and check their ID
- Issue ballot papers as directed by Presiding Officer
- Give voters clear instructions on how to mark ballot papers
- Mark the electoral register and other lists
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Please note that the recruitment for this role is being administered solely by the Electoral Services Team. MKCC HR Resourcing are not involved in this recruitment so please direct all questions to [email protected].
Ideal CandidateGood customer service skills are essential. You will also will need to be able to undertake very light manual lifting duties associated with the tasks. Impartiality is also a key skill needed for this role, as you’ll have to remain politically neutral whilst adhering to high levels of secrecy.
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Please note that the recruitment for this role is being administered solely by the Electoral Services Team. MKCC HR Resourcing are not involved in this recruitment so please direct all questions to [email protected].
About The CompanyMilton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £200.00 per week