Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages & Civil Partnerships

Sefton Council, Salary: Grade F pro rata

Introducing ourselves:

Sefton Registration Service, Southport Town Hall

The Registration Service is responsible for the registration of births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships which take place in Sefton.

Job requirements:

We know that staff are key to the success of the Registration Service, and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity, and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for our customers.

As a Registrar you will have statutory duties and you will be required to assist and deputise for the Superintendent Registrar at both Southport and Waterloo Register Offices. Relevant experience in Registration Services is desirable. Outstanding attention to detail is also essential, combined with organisational skills and the ability to manage numerous complex legislative processes confidently and effectively. Excellent customer service skills are required and an empathetic and tactful manner with a warm and professional approach to sensitive issue is essential.

Weekend and out of hours working will be required.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.