Registration Officer (part time)

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government office is seeking a part-time Registration Officer to manage various registration services, including marriages and births. Candidates should possess prior registration experience and meet GCSE requirements in Maths and English. This role offers competitive pay and requires flexibility in work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated previous experience in registration roles.
• Proficient in customer interactions with high accuracy.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Register marriages and civil partnerships and officiate ceremonies.
• Perform birth and death registrations, and take marriage notices.
• Attend ceremonies at various approved locations across the borough.

Skills

Previous registration experience

Excellent customer care skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Flexible team player

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Registration Officer
Part time - 2 days per week
Grade 6 - £28,598 - £31,022 pro rata
Office based

Responsibilities

• Register marriages and civil partnerships, officiate ceremonies, and provide non-statutory services including naming and renewal of vows.
• Register births and deaths, take notices of marriage/civil partnership, and perform other functions commensurate with the role.
• Work from two locations within the borough (Dudley Register Office at Priory Hall and Stourbridge Registration Office at Thomas Robinson Building) and attend ceremonies at approved premises and registered buildings; participate in birth registration service at Family Hubs as required.
• Attend ceremonies on Sundays and Bank Holidays when required; may be asked to work additional hours mid-week to meet service needs.

Location

Locations across the borough, including Dudley and Stourbridge, with attendance at approved premises and registered buildings within the Borough.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous registration experience.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent) as a minimum.
• Excellent customer care skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Flexible team player able to adapt to different tasks and work at short notice in a busy environment.

Additional Information

For further information or an informal chat please contact Penny Fulford 01384 815374.

Dudley Council is committed to equality and inclusion; all applicants should be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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