Registrations & Marriages Officer (Part-Time)

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Deputy Registrar to join Portsmouth Register Office. The role involves registering births, deaths, stillbirths, civil partnerships and marriages, and preparing certificates for members of the public.

You will also arrange appointments and handle notices of marriage and civil partnership, with duties including weekend ceremonies on a rota. No prior Registration experience is required as full training will be provided, and there is an opportunity to pursue a

Qualifications

• Experience in front-line customer service and public speaking or presenting to large groups.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop knowledge further, including a nationally accredited Registration Officer qualification.
• Accuracy, neat handwriting, and ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Register births, deaths, stillbirths, civil partnerships and marriages at Portsmouth Register Office.
• Prepare certificates for the public and manage appointment scheduling for registrations.
• Take notices of marriage and civil partnership and support weekend ceremony coverage.
• Assist with rota-based Saturday overtime (and occasional Sundays/public holidays) as required.

Skills

Front-line customer service

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Empathy

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Deputy Registrar to join Portsmouth Register Office. The role involves registering births, deaths, stillbirths, civil partnerships and marriages, and preparing certificates for members of the public.

You will also arrange appointments and handle notices of marriage and civil partnership, with duties including weekend ceremonies on a rota. No prior Registration experience is required as full training will be provided, and there is an opportunity to pursue a