BCP Council is looking for local residents to help run the upcoming elections in Bournemouth, Dorset, on May 7, 2026. The council needs people to fill short-term paid roles such as poll clerks, presiding officers, and verification and count assistants to help with counting the votes.
These temporary positions are essential for the smooth running of local democracy as residents vote for town and parish councils. According to Bournemouth One, the recruitment process and preparation are beginning early in the year, with a shadow council due to start work in January 2026 to recruit staff and prepare budgets for the new authorities.
Those who apply will be the face of the election at polling stations and applicants must be over 18 years old and entitled to work in the UK. Training will be provided, including guidance on carrying out the mandatory photo ID checks that voters must now show before they can cast their ballot.
Applicants must not work on behalf of any candidate during this election campaign to ensure the process remains neutral and fair. You can find more information about the roles and how to apply on the official BCP Council website or by consulting the Electoral Commission’s key dates for voters 2026.
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