About the role
This is a casual contract applicable to current Registrars of Births, Deaths and Marriages as an additional duty . The services you provide to the Council are of a casual nature. This means that there is no obligation on the Council to provide you with work or for you to accept any work offered. Work on a regular basis is not guaranteed.
The post holder is responsible and accountable for “on the day” registering events in Registration Offices and Approved Venues.
The role is performing the functions of Births , Deaths and taking Notices and lead Marriages /Civil Partnerships ceremonies in accordance with the appropriate statute.
The role needs to deliver at all times excellent customer service to all customers and members of the public, to ensure it meets the needs of the public as well as the statutory requirements while adhering to the law and protecting and enhancing North Northamptonshire Council’s reputation.
What will you be doing?
- To interview and advise members of the public in order to register births, stillbirths and deaths.
- To register marriages, including attendance at marriage ceremonies at the Register Offices and at various churches and other premises approved for the solemnisation of marriages.
- To interview and advise members of the public in order to register and perform Civil Partnership formations and ceremonies.
- When acting as Deputy Superintendent Registrar, to interview and advise the public in connection with civil marriages.
- When acting as Deputy Superintendent Registrar, to arrange and conduct civil marriage ceremonies in the office and at approved marriage venues.
- To be responsible for the receipt, accounting and booking of registration fees.
- To be responsible for the banking and quarterly collection of copies of clergymen’s returns and the payment to the clergy of the appropriate fees.
- To deal tactfully and discreetly with the public, particularly in emotional circumstances.
9. To perform any other ceremonies as may be required subject to appropriate training.
10. When acting as Deputy Superintendent Registrar, to be responsible for the custody of the Registration District’s records and deal with enquiries relating to them.
11. To be available for work at weekends and Bank Holidays by arrangement.
- To undertake any administrative duties including data input on computers as may be directed by a member of the Leadership Team.
13. Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs
14. Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.
15/ Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
About you
NOTE : The role is for internal applicants only and current registrars of Births Deaths and Marriages!!
The job requires the candidate exceptional communication skills to be able to perform the statutory functions of registering Births, Deaths and conducting the Marriage / Civil Partnerships together with other non-statutory functions including renewal of Vows and Naming ceremonies.
The candidate must uphold excellent customer service skills to ensure the customers have a memorable experience while adhering to the law and specific procedures , protecting the North Northamptonshire Council's reputation.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification required for this role.
The person specification is used during our selection process so it is important that you clearly demonstrate in the supporting statement section of the application form how you meet each criteria of the person specification.
The service is looking to cover weekends through this casual engagement.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive rate of pay
- great opportunities in a large unitary council - many of our casual workers decide to apply for permanent positions
- statutory leave entitlement
- lots of opportunities to work in the public sector to make a difference
About us
Our Values and Behaviours
Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:
Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy
Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.
Disability Confident Employer
We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council
Armed Forces Community
The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)
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