Registration Officer

2 weeks ago


Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

Summary

Are you looking for a job where you can play an important part in people’s lives and use your professional skills? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for

We have six vacancies within Wiltshire Registration Service. Four based with our Salisbury Bourne Hill Team, one with our Chippenham Team and one with our Trowbridge Team.

**LIVE **WORK** SUPPORT**

As a Registration Officer (Ceremonies) you will ideally be able to work on occasional weekdays, and definitely on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. The work pattern is variable with a high demand for ceremonies in the summer months, much less so throughout the winter. You need to be available to work three Saturdays out of four.

This post does not provide a regular monthly income, payment is claimed for the hours worked and income will vary from month to month and decrease significantly during the winter.

**About the role**

You will conduct and register marriages and civil partnerships and perform Welcoming (Baby Naming ceremonies) and Celebration of Marriage ceremonies (Renewal of Wedding Vows ceremonies) at our own ceremony rooms and licensed approved venues throughout the county.

**About you**

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to relate tactfully and sensitively to our couples and their guests. You will be a team player, with lots of enthusiasm and will be expected, on completion of your training, to maintain high standards of detailed registration practice and customer service.

The ability to write neatly, work accurately, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office is essential. You will also receive training in our Service specific IT packages.

**Interviews will be held in early February 2023 with the dates to be confirmed after shortlisting.