Casual Celebrant and Deputy Registrar

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a Casual Celebrant & Deputy Registrar to officiate ceremonies and provide exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for registering vital events such as marriages, births, and deaths, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate should have public speaking experience and a minimum Level 3 education. The role offers generous holiday entitlement and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking and working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Officiate and register ceremonies at various venues.
• Support the registration of births, deaths, and stillbirths.
• Deliver naming ceremonies and citizenship ceremonies.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Compassionate communication

Education

Minimum Level 3 education or equivalent

Job description

X3 Casual Celebrant & Deputy Registrar

Working arrangements:

Are you passionate about delivering meaningful experiences and exceptional service to the public? We’re looking for Casual Celebrant & Deputy Registrars to join our dedicated team supporting life’s most significant moments. You will join an established team and be trained and supported to deliver ceremonies as well as register births, deaths and notices. No two days are the same and the variety the role offers will be matched by your flexibility to deliver a range of key services.

We’re proud of the exceptional customer service that underpins everything we do and will equip you with all the technical skills and training you need to meet the legal requirements of our customers in a compassionate and empathetic manner. We will work with you to plan our staffing requirements 6-8 weeks in advance, so you will always know in advance when you will be working. However, there will also be occasions where we ask for short notice availability, such as urgent marriages.

We deliver our services 7 days a week and the ability to travel throughout the Borough of Reading is essential. Ceremonies can take place at the Reading Museum and Town Hall and the Civic Offices, as well as licensed venues across the local authority area. Appointments to register life events are also offered at the Archives, based at the Crematorium Office on Henley Road.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the Role

• Officiate at and register marriages and civil partnerships at various venues including the Register Office (based at the Civic Offices), approved premises, and private homes.
• Support the registration of births, deaths, and stillbirths.
• Deliver naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, and citizenship ceremonies.
• Handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Provide excellent customer service and administrative support.
• Stay up to date with changes in Registration Acts and Regulations.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Level 3 education or equivalent.
• Experience in public speaking, customer service and working with diverse communities.

Skills & Attributes

• Compassionate and confident communicator.
• Strong attention to detail and clear handwriting.
• Organised, adaptable, and IT proficient.
• Professional and polite manner suitable for ceremonial duties.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our Values

• Work Together as one team – work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
• Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
• Be Ambitious – be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
• Make a Difference to Reading – maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

Our Offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
• Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Interview Date: W/C 15th December at the Reading Museum and Town Hall

Interview Process: Competency based questions and short practical assessment.