Ceremony Officer

Would you like the opportunity to be part of one of the most important events in many people's lives?

We are looking for new colleagues to join the team at Peterborough Register Office as Ceremony Officers – the role will involve conducting and registering marriage, civil partnership and other ceremonies at a range of venues in and around Peterborough.

You will need to be friendly and outgoing, able to speak confidently before large groups of people, show calmness and sensitivity at an emotional time and take responsibility for leading or registering ceremonies.  Before and after the ceremonies there will also be a range of administrative tasks to carry out, including preparing the necessary documents, entering details of the ceremony onto a computer system, and completing a cashbook.

You will possess excellent people skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail, administrative and cash-handling experience, and the willingness to learn and apply the legalities underpinning the ceremonies.

Flexibility and availability are essential as the ceremonies will take place on weekends throughout the year, including during school holidays, with the summer months being busiest.  Work will be allocated through a rota, but you may be called upon to provide cover at short notice.  The posts available are on a casual contract, with no guaranteed minimum hours.

If you feel that you have the skills, commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm for this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Please be aware that Ceremony Officers are paid an hourly rate.

This role closes on the 27th  September,

Please note:

Regulation 5 of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Regulations 1968 (SI 1968/2049) specifies the disqualifications for a registration officer which are:

• an undischarged bankrupt and/or a person to whom a moratorium period under a Debt

Relief Order  applies or  who  is  the  subject  of  a  Debt  Relief  Restrictions  Order  or  an  interim Debt Relief Restrictions Order;

• a person who  is, or  has  been  during  the  12  months  preceding  the  date  on  which  the appointment is to take effect, a member of the council or of a committee of the council having duties in relation to the appointment of registration officers;
• an officer or  servant,  other  than  the  clerk  or  deputy  clerk,  of  a  LA  employed  by  them in  the performance of duties relating to their functions as a burial authority;
• a person holding office as an authorised person, secretary (for marriages) of a synagogue or

registering officer of the Society of Friends;

• a minister of  religion,  a  medical  practitioner,  a  midwife,  an  undertaker  or  other  person

concerned  in  a  burial  or  cremation  business,  a  person  engaged  in  any  business  concerned with  life  insurance,  or  a  person  engaged  in  any  other  calling  which  would  conflict  with or prevent the proper performance of the duties of the office for which he is a candidate.

Our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [email removed].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

Documents

• Terms and Conditions NJC March 2025.pdf (177.74 KB)
• Ceremony Officer JD.pdf (359.00 KB)