Ceremony and Support Officer
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northumberland, North East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Northumberland County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ncc/TP/58/2656/BANK |
Summary
Ceremony and Support Officer - Casual
Travel would be from Berwick to the Derwent Manor hotel on the Hexham/Consett border.
Weddings are allocated mainly to near home addresses to save cost but staff may need to cover anywhere - all travel costs are covered
We are very Busy April to October - November to March are quieter
Weekend working and Bank Holiday working is essential but it is paid at a higher rate - these are the busiest days
Driving licence is essential
Rota is planned 2 months in advance and availability is checked - staff would be preferably available all of the time but can opt not to work
Registrars always work at weddings in pairs so always someone to help and support
For an informal discussion and to learn more about the role please contact Nicla Hall, Senior Registrar at Nicola.Hall02@northumberland.gov.uk
Benefits of joining NCC’s Staff Bank include:
Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments
Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.
Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via temporarystaffing@northumberland.gov.uk. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Travel would be from Berwick to the Derwent Manor hotel on the Hexham/Consett border.
Weddings are allocated mainly to near home addresses to save cost but staff may need to cover anywhere - all travel costs are covered
We are very Busy April to October - November to March are quieter
Weekend working and Bank Holiday working is essential but it is paid at a higher rate - these are the busiest days
Driving licence is essential
Rota is planned 2 months in advance and availability is checked - staff would be preferably available all of the time but can opt not to work
Registrars always work at weddings in pairs so always someone to help and support
For an informal discussion and to learn more about the role please contact Nicla Hall, Senior Registrar at Nicola.Hall02@northumberland.gov.uk
Benefits of joining NCC’s Staff Bank include:
Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments
Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.
Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via temporarystaffing@northumberland.gov.uk. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
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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.