**Team**:Registration Service**

**Job Family**:CBG 6 Providing
**Salary**:£22,369 - £24,054 per annum pro rata
**Hours**:Casual Contract

**Location**: Ampthill Court House, Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX

**Contract Type**:Permanent - Fixed

**Closing Date**:30th April 2023

**Interview Date**:W/C 15th May 2023

**About Us**

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focused on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organization. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

**About the role**

The Registration Service plays a key role in the lives of our residents by registering life events and conducting legal and celebratory ceremonies.

We are a small department committed to delivering registration services in line with statutory requirements to the highest standard, providing customers with professional attention and a positive experience.

To maintain our excellent reputation, we are seeking to recruit a flexible and self-motivated individual to join our team of Casual Registration Officers. The post requires availability on weekdays to provide cover as and when needed.

You will be organised and have a confident manner in dealing respectfully and diplomatically with people at emotional times. It is important that you have the communication skills to explain complex rules and understand the importance of adhering to compliance and statutory requirements.

The role of a Deputy Registrar entails accurately recording birth, death and stillbirth registrations at our Register Office in Ampthill and our key locations across Central Bedfordshire. You will need to keep abreast of legislative changes ensuring your registrations are accurate and meet current statute and service standards.

Alongside registering life events you will produce copy certificates, be responsible for the safe custody of registers, and secure stock, and undertake a range of nominated tasks whilst deputising for the Registrar. It will also involve attesting notice of marriage and civil partnerships as a Deputy Superintendent Registrar.

To succeed in this role, you will need positive and flexible approach and be adept at working collaboratively. You’ll thrive in a fast paced, dynamic customer-facing role and need to be committed to delivering a sensitive, professional and efficient service at all times.

Upon joining us you will receive the training you need to be able to carry out your duties with confidence and to effectively carry out registration appointments. You will find your greatness here as you play your part in helping us to deliver this important public service role and be instrumental in ensuring our customers receive the individual respect, care, attention and service expected at the most significant times in their lives.

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire “A great place to live and work”.

We would welcome you to our next open day at Ampthill Court House on Saturday 15th April 2023 14.00-16.00, for an introduction to the Registration Service, the role and to ask any questions.

**What we can offer you**

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

- A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively.
- Generous family friendly policies and practices
- A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences.
- Friendly and supportive staff networks
- Annual leave allowance 24 days + statutory holidays rising to 31 days with length of service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website.
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
- A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop.
- Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.

Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website: