Polling Clerk
CurrentLocal and general elections can happen every 2-4 years. When they take place staff are employed to work in polling stations across the country.Poll Clerks work under the direction of the Presiding Officer. They help to set up the polling station and assist in the issuing of ballot papers, enabling electors to cast their vote, maintaining the secrecy of the ballot at all times., assisting with keeping the polling station clean and tidy and answering elector's questions.My duties are as follows -• Attend a training session. • Assist with setting up the polling station and ensure the building is returned to a neat and secure state at the close of poll (may require some manual handling). • Undertake any polling duties as required and requested by the Presiding Officer.• Deal with members of the public in a helpful, polite, and professional manner, staying within the requirements of legislation at all times. • Issue ballot papers. • Check and mark the polling station register and corresponding numbers list. • Always follow the instructions of the Returning Officer and their staff. • Always adhere to the requirements of secrecy.