Registration Officer and Casual Ceremonies Registration Officer

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a confident Registrar Officer within Registration Services to ensure accurate legal registration and delivery of essential civic ceremonies. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and clear communication in a front-facing environment.

You will register births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, take and record notices, issue certificates, and perform related administrative duties.

Qualifications

• You will have previous experience of working in a front facing environment.
• You will be responsible for administration and the legal and accurate registration of births, deaths, still births, marriages and civil partnerships, taking and recording notices of marriage, civil partnerships, and celebrating marriage, civil partnership, citizenship and other ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Issue certificates and provide a range of other related administrative duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

About The Team

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registrar Officer within Bath and North East Somerset Registration Services, working together to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the statutory and essential key services.

About The Role

We are looking for a confident and highly motivated professional individual with excellent customer services and communication skills.

About You

You will have previous experience of working in a front facing environment. You will be responsible for administration and the legal and accurate registration of births, deaths, still births, marriages and civil partnerships, taking and recording notices of marriage, civil partnerships, and celebrating marriage, civil partnership, citizenship and other ceremonies. In addition, you will issue certificates and provide a range of other related administrative duties.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Jacqueline Bennett. [e-mail] or 01225 477234

Interview date: 17/11/2026

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.