Working on elections

Eligibility

You must be over 18 and entitled to work in the UK (in accordance with the provisions of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996).

If successful, prior to taking up your appointment, you must provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK by showing us either:
•    Your valid passport, or
•    Your birth certificate and proof of National Insurance Number (for example,  P60, P45, payslip)

Staff employed at elections must not work on behalf of a candidate during an election campaign, nor be related to a prospective candidate.

Polling station staff and count staff must consent to working in excess of the normal working hours provided for by the Working Time Directive.

Any work carried out for the elections is subject to the Secrecy Requirements, copies of which will be supplied to all staff.

Cherwell District Council staff must have the approval of their line manager to accept appointment for a particular role.