Employment opportunities at elections
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Rates of pay
| Role | Fee |
|---|---|
| Presiding Officer (Thursday 2 May) | £272 plus £40 training fee and 45p per mile mileage |
| Poll Clerk (Thursday 2 May) | £200 plus £30 training fee and 45p per mile mileage |
| Verification Assistant (Thursday 2 May - 9:30pm to 4am approximately) | £17 per hour (guaranteed minimum 4 hours pay) |
| Counting Assistant (Friday 3 May - 12:30pm to 4pm approximately) | £14 per hour |
Deductions and Mileage Claims
Payments are subject to your HMRC income tax bracket but are free of National Insurance payments (The canvasser role is subject to both your HMRC income tax bracket and National Insurance contribution rates). Mileage is paid tax free. Please note, we are unable to reimburse other modes of transport to/from your contracted place of work. For example, taxi fees. Mileage is per vehicle and not per person. Therefore, if you are car sharing, only the driver of the vehicle may submit a mileage claim.
Payment date
Payment for your work will be dependent on when the election or referendum occurs in the month. Local Elections are normally held at the beginning of May at four yearly intervals with all payments being made towards the end of June. Payments are made directly into your bank account. Exact arrangements will be detailed in your contract of employment.
Last updated 10 April 2024