Impactful Deputy Registrar & Admin Specialist

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Deputy Registrar to register births, still-births, deaths and marriages in the Borough of Reading. You will deputise for the Principal Officers, issue certificates, take payments and maintain secure stock while delivering excellent customer service.

You will report to the Operations Manager, work across Civic Offices and other sites, and may undertake related registration tasks as required. A strong IT and organisational skillset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with the public face-to-face, by email and over the telephone.
• High attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Willingness to travel around the Borough and attend ceremonies when required.
• Previous registration experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Register births, still-births, deaths and marriages within the Borough of Reading.
• Deputise for the Principal Officers in registering ceremonies and issuing documents.
• Issue and account for secure certificate stock and burial/cremation documents.
• Take payments and provide a first-class customer experience.
• Travel across the Borough and participate in weekend ceremonies as rotaed.

Skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Public interaction

Team player

Education

Level 3 education or equivalent

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Deputy Registrar to register births, still-births, deaths and marriages in the Borough of Reading. You will deputise for the Principal Officers, issue certificates, take payments and maintain secure stock while delivering excellent customer service.

You will report to the Operations Manager, work across Civic Offices and other sites, and may undertake related registration tasks as required. A strong IT and organisational skillset is essential.