Job Introduction
Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) has City Council and Parish Elections scheduled for Thursday 4 May 2023. We use various buildings such as churches and community halls as polling stations across the city so that people can vote in person if they wish to do so.
Polling stations are run by a Presiding Officer who is supported by one or more Poll Clerks. We are looking for people to join our pool of poll clerks for these elections on the 4 May as well as join our database for future elections.
Poll Clerks are required to work from 6:00am to 10:30pm. If you already work for Milton Keynes City Council, you don’t need to take leave to work on election duties, but must have the agreement of your line manager to be released. Training will be provided and may be delivered remotely online.
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Please note that the recruitment for this role is being administered solely by the Electoral Services Team. MKCC HR Resourcing are not involved in this recruitment so please direct all questions to elections@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
Main Responsibility
- Assist with polling station layout and prepare for opening of poll
- Check that electors are eligible to vote and check their ID
- Issue ballot papers as directed by Presiding Officer
- Give voters clear instructions on how to mark ballot papers
- Mark the electoral register and other lists
Apply Online by clicking this link
Please note that the recruitment for this role is being administered solely by the Electoral Services Team. MKCC HR Resourcing are not involved in this recruitment so please direct all questions to elections@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
The Ideal Candidate
Good customer service skills are essential. You will also will need to be able to undertake very light manual lifting duties associated with the tasks. Impartiality is also a key skill needed for this role, as you’ll have to remain politically neutral whilst adhering to high levels of secrecy.
Apply Online by clicking this link
Please note that the recruitment for this role is being administered solely by the Electoral Services Team. MKCC HR Resourcing are not involved in this recruitment so please direct all questions to elections@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
