You can apply for temporary roles at upcoming Portsmouth City Council elections. These roles are ideal if you have strong customer service or administrative skills and want to support the democratic process.
We recruit ahead of each election. If recruitment for a specific election has closed, you can still apply to join our reserve list. We will then contact successful applicants if a suitable role becomes available.
This page is updated ahead of each election, so dates, roles and pay may vary.
To apply, you need to:
Portsmouth City Council employees do not need to take annual leave to work at a polling station, but must have approval from their line manager.
Early morning to late evening on polling day
Set fee plus training payment
You must have good customer care skills and attention to detail.
You’ll need to attend training and be available for the full polling day, including setting up and closing the station.
Full polling day, including close-down
Higher set fee plus training payment
You must have:
You’ll need to attend training and collect equipment before polling day.
Evening and overnight on election day
Hourly rate
You must be able to work with a high level of speed and accuracy.
Evening and overnight on election day
Hourly rate
The role involves lifting and carrying items and equipment.
Daytime shifts in the weeks before polling day
£13 per hour
You must be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
You must be available for all scheduled sessions.
For more information, email elections@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
