Deputy Registrar

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council in Southport and Waterloo is seeking a Deputy Registrar to perform statutory duties within the Registration Service, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service to residents and visitors.

You will register births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, conduct ceremonies, assist the Superintendent Registrar, and travel between offices, evenings or weekends as required, handling sensitive moments with empathy.

Qualifications

• Register births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Complete registrations and associated documentation accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Register births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Conduct marriage, civil partnership and citizenship ceremonies.
• Support the Superintendent Registrar and deputise when required.
• Travel between registration offices and other locations across the borough, including evenings and weekends as required.

Job description

About the role

As a Deputy Registrar, you will be an integral part of the Registration Service, carrying out a range of statutory duties and providing a high-quality, customer focused service to our residents and visitors. You will be responsible for registering births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance. You will also conduct marriage, civil partnership and citizenship ceremonies, creating a welcoming and professional experience for couples and their guests. Working across our Southport and Waterloo Register Offices, you will provide support to the Superintendent Registrar and deputise for them when required. You will manage a varied workload, ensuring that all registrations and associated documentation are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements. The role involves working with people at some of the most significant moments in their lives. You will therefore need to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and professionalism, particularly when supporting customers who may be experiencing difficult or emotional circumstances. You will work closely with colleagues and other partners to ensure the smooth delivery of the Registration Service, using excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to manage completing priorities and complex legislative processes. You'll be part of a dedicated team where collaboration, flexibility and a shared commitment to excellent public service are at the heart of everything we do. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and out of hours duties as required. A full and valid driving licence is essential, and you must be willing to travel between registration offices and other locations across the borough.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 6th November 2026(or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Monday 23rd November 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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