Casual Registration Ceremonies Officer
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.35 to £17.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bath |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RITM0231272 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
About the Team
Bath and North East Somerset Registration Service is seeking to recruit up to five Casual Registration Ceremonies Officers. The main focus of this role is to guide and help couples and families to celebrate some of the most significant events in their lives. It is a flexible job which includes working in the Guildhall and at prestigious venues across the County of Bath and North East Somerset which stretches from the outskirts of Bristol, south to the Mendip hills and east to the southern Cotswolds and Wiltshire border.
Registration is a changing and exciting environment, and we are looking for enthusiastic people to join our excellent forward-thinking team to meet the new challenges within Registration.
About the Role
As a Casual Registration Ceremonies Officer, you will be required to work on a rota basis on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays (for which there is enhanced pay) and some weekdays registering and delivering Marriages, Civil Partnerships, Citizenship Ceremonies, and other celebratory functions.
The successful applicant would be required to commit to work two weekends in four, which could increase at peak times.
In addition to being required to work on a regular basis, the role is flexible in terms of working hours as you may be called upon last minute to cover ceremonies.
You will be expected to develop a range of registration skills and abilities, relate well to people at times of emotional stress, and work to a high and meticulous standard.
The post holder will receive all training required to register and conduct ceremonies.
About You
Evidence of working in front facing role, enhanced organisational skills and the ability to understand and apply rules and the law.
Excellent communication and presentation skills particularly to small and large groups.
Self- confidence with the ability to work under pressure and able to think quickly to find solutions.
Evidence in working in a team in busy and changing environments.
Clear legible handwriting with the highest attention to detail, alongside good IT skills.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Anna Walshe, Registration Team Manager, at anna_walshe@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 477868
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date: 21/01/2026
No Agencies Please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
About the Team
Bath and North East Somerset Registration Service is seeking to recruit up to five Casual Registration Ceremonies Officers. The main focus of this role is to guide and help couples and families to celebrate some of the most significant events in their lives. It is a flexible job which includes working in the Guildhall and at prestigious venues across the County of Bath and North East Somerset which stretches from the outskirts of Bristol, south to the Mendip hills and east to the southern Cotswolds and Wiltshire border.
Registration is a changing and exciting environment, and we are looking for enthusiastic people to join our excellent forward-thinking team to meet the new challenges within Registration.
About the Role
As a Casual Registration Ceremonies Officer, you will be required to work on a rota basis on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays (for which there is enhanced pay) and some weekdays registering and delivering Marriages, Civil Partnerships, Citizenship Ceremonies, and other celebratory functions.
The successful applicant would be required to commit to work two weekends in four, which could increase at peak times.
In addition to being required to work on a regular basis, the role is flexible in terms of working hours as you may be called upon last minute to cover ceremonies.
You will be expected to develop a range of registration skills and abilities, relate well to people at times of emotional stress, and work to a high and meticulous standard.
The post holder will receive all training required to register and conduct ceremonies.
About You
Evidence of working in front facing role, enhanced organisational skills and the ability to understand and apply rules and the law.
Excellent communication and presentation skills particularly to small and large groups.
Self- confidence with the ability to work under pressure and able to think quickly to find solutions.
Evidence in working in a team in busy and changing environments.
Clear legible handwriting with the highest attention to detail, alongside good IT skills.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Anna Walshe, Registration Team Manager, at anna_walshe@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 477868
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date: 21/01/2026
No Agencies Please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.