Registration Service Advisor (Contract)

New Start; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking a Registration Service Advisor on a fixed-term, full-time contract for 12 months. You will handle customer enquiries by phone or electronic channels, delivering specialist advice and excellent service while supporting citizenship, ceremonies, registrations, and related functions.

Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK, with GCSE-level education, strong ICT skills, and experience in busy administration.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level (RQF level 2) or equivalent by experience.
• Ability to develop knowledge and skills within the workplace.
• Experience in a busy administration environment.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrable ICT skills with knowledge of MS Office programmes.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative Registration duties accurately and on time.
• Engage with stakeholders to define requirements for Registrations.
• Deliver high-quality customer service for Registration activities.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure compliance with regulations and processes.
• Support end-of-day accounting and reporting related to registrations.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

MS Office knowledge

Customer service

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Jobs

Registration Service Advisor

Salary: Up to £25959.00 per annum

Expires: 27/08/2026

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Job Type: Contract

Registration Service Advisor

Fixed Term, Full Time

£25,959 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Thursday 27th August 2026 at 11.59pm

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months.

Interview Dates: 10th and 11th September, in person, at our offices in Chelmsford.

The Opportunity

Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong.

The Registration Service deliver an effective Marriage Booking Service and centralised back office Registration function including Citizenship; Ceremonies; Registrations and Approved Premises. The Registration Service Advisor will deal with all customer enquiries by telephone or electronic, providing specialist advice, support, and excellent customer service to members of the public wishing to use the service.

With experience of working within an administration environment, good communication and IT skills and the ability to embrace change. Delivering good customer service will be key to success.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring all administrative Registration duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner and regulations, as set out in the Handbooks for Registration Officers, are adhered to.
• Engage with appropriate stakeholders to define requirements and achieve quality, timely and accurate Registrations.
• Use specialist skill, knowledge, and experience to deliver effective Registration activities, and high-quality customer service.
• Work collaboratively with partners to ensure compliance with all external and internal regulation.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all end of day accounting and stock management, weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounting, returns, and dispatch to GRO.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience.
• Ability to develop knowledge and skills within the workplace.
• Experience of working in a busy administration environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrable ICT skills with knowledge and practical application of the MS Office suite of programmes.
• Evidence of delivering high quality customer care.
• Experience of working in a statutory environment, with evidence of embracing change and working collaboratively with partners to improve customer service.

Company: Essex County Council

Salary: Up to £25959.00 per annum

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Customer Services

Job Role: Officer