Ceremonies Registrar
Location: Buckinghamshire County Wide
Overview
We are looking for Ceremonies Registrars to join our busy teams across the County.
The location is Aylesbury/Beaconsfield.
This position is part-time, 2.31 hours per week therefore the advertised salary will be pro-rated. However, we would expect you to be available to work considerably more than this during the spring/summer season.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
The Buckinghamshire Registration Service registers all life events that occur in Buckinghamshire including births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships. We have two main offices, one in the Council’s Walton Street Offices in Aylesbury and the other in Beaconsfield Old Town. We also have smaller outstations across the County.
About the role
You will assist in the delivery of civil marriage and civil partnership processes at registration offices, approved premises, registered buildings and religious premises where a Registrar is required. Once you are fully trained in this role, you will be assessed and trained to conduct ceremonies which will include commitment, renewal of vows and citizenship ceremonies as well as marriages and civil partnerships.
The hours of work will vary, as much of our work is seasonal. The busiest time of year will be from Easter to the end of October, where we would expect you to be able to offer good availability within these months, including weekdays. You will be required to work a minimum of two Saturdays per month between Easter and September plus Bank Holidays as required throughout the year. Hours are as we require, so will not be every day. Ceremonies take place during the week, particularly the weekends, plus the Bank Holidays throughout the year. There will also be a requirement to cover evening ceremonies, as necessary, on a rota basis.
On-the-go:
Our ‘on-the-go’ roles mean you’ll usually start and finish your day from a base, moving around between different locations throughout the day. You won’t need a fixed desk to work from, but you’ll have access to our network where you can keep up to date with admin and the latest staff updates.
About you
You should have excellent customer care skills and experience of dealing with people from all walks of life, in a variety of situations. You should be flexible and be available to work particularly during the week and the busiest time of year, sometimes at very short notice. You will be required to have good IT skills and have good organisational skills. Experience in a previous customer facing role is advantageous.
You should be smart in appearance and have access to/use of a vehicle to enable you to travel to diverse locations across the County.
Other information
Key dates: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd June, Wednesday 4th June and Thursday 5th June 2025 in Aylesbury for posts based in either Aylesbury or Beaconsfield. The interview will consist of a group exercise plus an individual interview.
A mandatory training day which you will be required to attend will take place on Friday 13th June 2025 in Beaconsfield
Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships | Buckinghamshire Council
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Our values and culture
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
About the Business Unit
Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.
Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.
It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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