Job Introduction
Making dreams come true!
If you enjoy working with the public, are a confident public speaker, have excellent attention to detail, are sensitive, presentable and professional and above all personable – this could be the role for you.
Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Service is looking to appoint Ceremony Officers to work out of various offices around the county. 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.
Multiple posts are available. These are varied and rewarding roles that require stamina and organisation skills. We need colleagues with enthusiasm, confidence and sensitivity to work as our Ceremony Officers.
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.
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 well as a personal device that will allow you to access the systems remotely from home.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Closing date for applications 29/06/2025
You will need to be available for interviews which will take place on the 15th and 16th July 2025. Your Basic Training Sessions and Induction days will take place on 19th, 20th and 21st August 2025 (attendance required at all sessions)
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.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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