Ceremonies Support Officer | Registration Service | Part Time | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Ceremonies Support Officer to provide essential clerical and technical support for various ceremonies. This permanent role involves maintaining accurate records, delivering high-quality customer service, and working with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate should be confident with digital resources and have experience in administrative support. Benefits include a local government pension and annual leave enhancements.

Benefits

Local government pension

26 days annual leave rising to 32 days after five years

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles.
• Strong ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confidence in using digital resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and technical support for ceremonies.
• Create and maintain accurate records for various ceremonies.
• Deliver excellent customer service with minimal supervision.

Skills

Customer focused

Confident using digital resources

Experience of providing administrative and technical support

Excellent digital skills

Ability to work accurately and follow work procedures without close supervision

Job description

Overview

Ceremonies Support Officer to work at Preston Registration Office, providing clerical, administrative and technical support relating to all aspects of statutory and non-statutory ceremonies in Lancashire Registration Service. This is a permanent 520 annualised hours post (annualised hours will be utilised 'as and when' required) plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays.

Salary £25,183 - £27,269 per year | Permanent | 520 Annualised hours | Preston. International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Provide clerical, administrative and technical support relating to all aspects of statutory and non-statutory ceremonies in the Registration Service.
• Help create accurate and timely records of Births, Still-Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships and assist couples with giving notice of their intention to marry or form a Civil Partnership.
• Demonstrate customer-focused service, confident use of digital resources, and effective team working.
• Work to follow established work procedures with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

What We Are Looking For

• Customer focused
• Confident using digital resources
• Experience of providing administrative and technical support
• Excellent digital skills
• Ability to work accurately and follow work procedures without close supervision

What We Can Offer You

• Benefits: Local government pension, 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days after five years (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, credit union, counselling services, weekend hour enhancements, discounts on phone contracts, gym and more.
• Development: Options for additional training, qualifications and opportunities to progress in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Inclusivity: A diverse and inclusive workforce with support groups and forums open to everyone.

How To Apply

If you would like an informal discussion or any further information, please contact Lauren Cooper on 01772 536893. Details about the registration service can be found here Births, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths - Lancashire County Council.

Before submitting your application, please provide good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.