Elections - Get Involved

Have you ever thought of getting involved with elections by working at a polling station on election day or at the count following the election? 

This year Hart District Council have district and parish elections scheduled for Thursday 4 May 2023. A new requirement is that residents must show ID to vote so your support at polling stations will be invaluable to guide voters through the process.  

Roles available

• Presiding officer
• Poll clerk
• Count assistant

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to work as polling station staff or as a counting assistant. You will need to provide one of the following:

• A UK passport
• A full birth certificate, plus an official document giving your permanent National Insurance number along with your full name
• Your UK Gov share code to show your immigration status - Prove your right to work to an employer: get a share code

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

How to apply

If you, or friends and family, are interested in working for Hart, please visit www.hart.gov.uk/get-involved or call the elections team on 01252 774073 / 01252 774158 or email electionstaff@hart.gov.uk