BCP Council is looking for local people to work at polling stations and count votes for the elections taking place on May 7, 2026, in Poole, Dorset. This recruitment drive is part of the preparations for the first-ever vote to elect members to the newly formed Poole Town Council, which will give residents a dedicated local voice for the first time in seven years.
Available roles include presiding officers, who will earn £352.46 for the day, and poll clerks, who will be paid £236.95. Staff assisting with the vote count will receive £13.75 per hour for daytime shifts or £20.63 per hour for overnight work. These are short-term paid positions that offer residents a chance to help run the local voting process.
Polling station staff must be available to work from 6:30 am until 10:30 pm on the day of the election. These workers are not allowed to leave the building during those hours. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have the right to work in the UK, and must remain neutral by not supporting any political party or candidate during the campaign.
These elections are a significant moment for the community as they mark the official launch of the Poole Town Council. The new local government body was created to provide a dedicated layer of governance following the 2019 merger of local authorities in the area.
Those interested in these roles can find more details and apply through the BCP Council website. All successful candidates will be required to attend training before starting their roles for the May 7, 2026 vote.
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