Ceremony Officer

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Peterborough Register Office is seeking Ceremony Officers to conduct and register marriages, civil partnerships and other ceremonies across venues around Peterborough.

Ideal candidates will be friendly, outgoing and confident speaking to large groups, with attention to detail and cash-handling experience. The role is casual with no guaranteed minimum hours and is paid hourly.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing approach and the ability to speak confidently before groups.
• Attention to detail with a sense of responsibility for ceremony administration.
• Cash handling and general admin experience are desirable.
• Willingness to learn and apply the legalities underpinning ceremonies.
• Flexibility to work weekends and school holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and register marriage, civil partnership, and other ceremonies.
• Lead or register ceremonies at venues around Peterborough.
• Prepare necessary documents and enter details into the computer system.
• Complete cashbook and carry out administrative tasks before/after ceremonies.
• Work on a rota and cover shifts at short notice.

Skills

People skills

Public speaking

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Administrative experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to be part of one of the most important events in many people's lives?

We are looking for new colleagues to join the team at Peterborough Register Office as Ceremony Officers – the role will involve conducting and registering marriage, civil partnership and other ceremonies at a range of venues in and around Peterborough.

You will need to be friendly and outgoing, able to speak confidently before large groups of people, show calmness and sensitivity at an emotional time and take responsibility for leading or registering ceremonies. Before and after the ceremonies there will also be a range of administrative tasks to carry out, including preparing the necessary documents, entering details of the ceremony onto a computer system, and completing a cashbook.

You will possess excellent people skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail, administrative and cash-handling experience, and the willingness to learn and apply the legalities underpinning the ceremonies.

Flexibility and availability are essential as the ceremonies will take place on weekends throughout the year, including during school holidays, with the summer months being busiest. Work will be allocated through a rota, but you may be called upon to provide cover at short notice. The posts available are on a casual contract, with no guaranteed minimum hours.

Please be aware that Ceremony Officers are paid an hourly rate.

This role closes on the 27th September,

Regulation 5 of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Regulations 1968 (SI 1968/2049) specifies the disqualifications for a registration officer which are:

• an undischarged bankrupt and/or a person to whom a moratorium period under a Debt Relief Order applies or who is the subject of a Debt Relief Restrictions Order or an interim Debt Relief Restrictions Order;
• a person who is, or has been during the 12 months preceding the date on which the appointment is to take effect, a member of the council or of a committee of the council having duties in relation to the appointment of registration officers;
• an officer or servant, other than the clerk or deputy clerk, of a LA employed by them in the performance of duties relating to their functions as a burial authority;
• a person holding office as an authorised person, secretary (for marriages) of a synagogue or registering officer of the Society of Friends;
• a minister of religion, a medical practitioner, a midwife, an undertaker or other person concerned in a burial or cremation business, a person engaged in any business concerned with life insurance, or a person engaged in any other calling which would conflict with or prevent the proper performance of the duties of the office for which he is a candidate.

Please note:

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.