St Helens Register Office is looking to appoint two Ceremonies Officers to join the team.

Working in a professional customer-facing front line service, you will assist in providing a first-class registration service for St Helens, which fully meets the needs of its customers and therefore maximum flexibility applies.

Your duties will include conducting all types of ceremonies and completing schedules for marriages and civil partnerships at the Register Office and Approved premises.

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who can remain calm under pressure and has the ability to apply complex regulations in a sensitive and customer focused manner. Experience of delivering services directly to the public is essential and the successful candidate must be able to work effectively and flexibly in a busy front line office.

You will be based at St Helens Register Office but will be required to travel to marriage venues and other buildings within St Helens.

It is essential that you possess a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you think this role is for you and would like to discuss the above post please contact:

Julie Kelly on 01744 673398

Conditions of Service

Working to a contact of 12 hours minimum per annum the post holder will be required to work Saturday’s, Sunday’s and Bank Holidays.

Saturday & Sunday are paid at a flat rate with Bank Holidays attracting enhanced pay.

Minimum hours are 2 hours per ceremony with multiple ceremonies taking place on the same day/shift claimed from the contractual hours any additional hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday are paid at a flat rate.

Any car mileage is paid at the standard rate from base to venue, venue to venue and return to base.

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Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles