Registration Officer Ceremonies

Registration Officer Ceremonies

Contract: Casual

Location: Gardner Hall, Venns Lane, Hereford

Hours: Zero

Salary: Sessional payment of £65 per ceremony. Additional hours will be remunerated separately.

Closing Date: 7 July 2026

The Herefordshire Registration Service is looking to recruit Ceremony Officers to conduct and register a range of statutory and non‑statutory ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and register marriages and civil partnerships at approved venues across the county, including the Woollard Room and Orangery at Gardner Hall.
• Attend local Registered Buildings as required.
• Be available to work during the week, at weekends and on Bank Holidays, with unpredictable working patterns and short‑notice shift changes.
• Maintain high standards in registration practices and customer service.

About You

• Mathematics and English Language passes to GCSE level (Grade C or above) or another relevant qualification.
• Experience of giving presentations/public speaking.
• Experience dealing with the public face‑to‑face in a service industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to officiate marriages, citizenship, civil partnerships and other ceremonies with appropriate gravitas and a smart appearance.
• Ability to deliver services that meet internal and external high standards on target and on time.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to address a group with confidence and professionalism.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during difficult situations or with emotional members of the public.

We Offer

• Competitive sessional payment per ceremony with payment for annual leave included.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling.
• Access to retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.

Reasonable Adjustments

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.

Commitments and Statutory Obligations

• Disability Confident – candidates indicating a disability will be interviewed.
• Armed Forces Covenant – candidates indicating veteran or reservist status will be interviewed.
• Herefordshire Care Leaver – candidates indicating care leaver status will be interviewed.

Employment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check where applicable.

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