Relief Celebrants

Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Service is looking to appoint Relief Celebrants to work out of our Lincoln base and cover various sites in the area. The hours will be varied according to the needs of the service, however, it is anticipated that the majority of the hours will be worked Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holidays and could be at any one of the Registration Offices and Licensed Venues located across the county.

The duties will primarily involve registering and conducting marriages and civil partnerships along with other celebratory events such as naming and renewal of vows and citizenship ceremonies, at Registration Offices, Licensed Venues and other outside venues.  You must have experience of using Microsoft and other computer packages as you will need to enter details of the ceremonies and issue certificates from our systems.

Multiple post is available.  These are varied and rewarding roles that require stamina and organisation skills.  We need colleagues with enthusiasm, confidence and sensitivity to work as Relief Celebrants.

Flexibility and availability to work at short notice are essential to the post. Initial training will be given but candidates will also receive updated training on procedures and legislative changes to marriages/civil partnerships as necessary.  Please note that the workload is heaviest between May and September inclusive. 

Applicants should have a good standard of education.  They will also be required to demonstrate an understanding of excellent customer care and enjoy working with the public.  Excellent communication skills will also be required.   You will be required to travel to undertake the duties of this role.

 Under The Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Regulations 1968 the following people are disqualified from being a registrar:

- Non Discharged Bankrupt

- Authorised Person, Secretary of Synagogues or Registering Officer for Society of Friends

- Minister of Religion

- Medical Practitioner, Midwife, undertaker or person involved in burial or cremation business

- Anyone engaged in business of life insurance.

Candidates are advised to read the Job Description and other supporting information carefully to ensure they submit the best application possible. You are also asked to make clear within your Personal Statement which location/s you would like to be considered for.

Applications Close 15/07/2024, with interviews taking place W/C 29/07/2024.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.