Job Introduction
Making dreams come true!
If you enjoy working with the public, are a confident public speaker, have excellent attention to detail, and present yourself with warmth, professionalism, and sensitivity, this could be the perfect role for you.
Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Service is looking to appoint Ceremony Officers to work from various offices across the county. Hours will vary depending on service needs, with most work expected to take place Thursday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays. Ceremonies may be held at Registration Offices, Licensed Venues, and other approved outdoor locations throughout Lincolnshire.
As a Ceremony Officer, you’ll be responsible for registering and conducting marriages and civil partnerships, as well as delivering other celebratory events such as naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, and citizenship ceremonies.
We're looking for colleagues who bring enthusiasm, confidence, empathy, and excellent people skills to the role. These are varied and rewarding positions that require strong organisation, reliability, resilience, and the ability to remain solution-focused in a busy environment. We're seeking team players with high levels of emotional intelligence who can build positive relationships and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes.
Flexibility is essential, including the ability to work at short notice. Full initial training will be provided, along with ongoing professional development relating to procedures, service delivery and any legislative changes.
Please note that our workload is at its busiest between May and September.
This is a relief role, with flexible hours/days and work allocated in advance based on your submitted availability, matched to ceremonies at nearby locations. The monthly volume and type of work will vary seasonally and according to your availability and service demand.
Applicants should have a good standard of education with high levels of literacy, handwriting and presentation and be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills. A genuine enjoyment of working with the public and strong communication and public speaking abilities are essential. Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications and other digital tools is essential, along with access to an up-to-date personal device to support secure remote working from home.You will also need to travel to fulfil the duties of this role.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you and welcome your application.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th January 2027.
Mandatory Training Days for Successful Applicants will be held on 18th, 19th and 25th February 2027.
As part of the selection process, candidates invited to interview will be required to complete both a public speaking exercise and a handwriting assessment. Full details of these assessment activities will be provided to candidates who are successfully shortlisted for interview.
Due to the nature of the role, strong verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate, and legible handwritten records are essential requirement.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah.Price@Lincolnshire.gov.uk
Due to organisational and service-area conflicts of interest, we are unable to offer interviews or employment to anyone currently working as a private celebrant for weddings, naming or celebratory ceremonies. However, we are able to consider applicants who work as funeral celebrants or officiants.
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.
At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement 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.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your 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. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
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.
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.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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