We always need casual staff to help with elections, on election day in polling stations throughout the district and also to count votes afterwards. Use this simple form to apply and see the list of jobs and rates of pay below.
View our elections jobs privacy notice.
This year, as a result of guidance issued by the Electoral Commission, we need more people to work in our polling places than usual. This additional resource will be employed to give guidance to voters as they arrive, make sure that the premises remain Covid safe throughout the day and during busy periods managing any queues in a Covid-safe way to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus. Training and protective equipment will be provided.
For your peace of mind, we've published details about how polling stations will be made safe on our website at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/PollingDaySafe
There will be three "Counts" in total after the elections on 6 May 2021, each taking place at Wirksworth Leisure Centre:
- 10pm 6 May - Vote Verification
- 10am 7 May - County Council Count
- 4pm 7 May - Police & Crime Commissioner Count
| ELECTION JOB | NUMBER | RATE OF PAY |
| Presiding Officer | 89 | £245.00 |
| Polling Clerk | 105 | £198.00 |
| Post Vote Opening Assistant | 12 | £8.95/hour |
| Post Vote Opening Supervisor | 2 | £10.70/hour |
| Count Assistant | 30 | £16.80/hour |
The Postal vote staff will work daily (excluding weekends and bank holidays) from 9.30am to 4.00pm (Roughly 6 hours a day but may be longer/shorter subject to volumes received). We have set aside Saturday 1 May just in case we have a backlog.