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Postal Vote Opening Clerk

Duties include:

  • counting envelopes returned
  • following instructions on openning and checking contents of envelopes
  • counting the number of ballot papers received

No previous experience is required, and staff receive a briefing before each session commences.

 

Payment for 4 July 2024 elections:

Daytime: £13.45 per hour

Evenings (from 8pm) and weekends: £20.17 per hour.

Pay includes 12.07% Statutory Holiday Pay.

Staff are guaranteed a minimum payment for four hours per session.

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