Deputy Superintendent Registrar

Permanent

Grade C - £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Shape the future of registration in the UK’s largest Registration Service

Birmingham Register Office is at the forefront of change. With major national reform to civil registration services and significant local transformation programmes underway, we are offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced registration professional to take the next step in their career.

As a Deputy Superintendent Registrar, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality statutory services, while helping to shape how modern, customer-focused registration services evolve in the largest and busiest district in the country.

About the Role

Deliver statutory registration functions across births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and citizenship ceremonies.
Act as an officiant, ensuring all legal preliminaries are met and as a celebrant at non-binding ceremonies.
Lead and supervise teams across ceremonies and certificate services.
Provide expert advice on complex and sensitive registration matters.
Oversee financial controls, statutory records, and secure documentation processes.
Support service improvement and digital transformation programmes.

What you will need:

Substantial experience within a registration district and strong legislative knowledge.
Experience supervising staff and delivering training.
Proven ability to work in high-pressure, customer-facing environments.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work accurately, prioritise effectively, and lead by example.
Commitment to continuous professional development and inclusive service delivery.

What We Offer

Career progression within the UK’s largest Registration Service
Exposure to complex and high-profile casework
Leadership opportunities during a period of transformation
Professional development and progression
Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ lives

Please note that there are disqualifications that apply to anyone who wishes to be appointed to any Superintendent Registrar, Registrar or Deputy Registrar's post, and are applied at the time of the appointment and at all times during the appointment. Please review the Job Description carefully before applying.

If you are an experienced registration professional ready to progress into a more senior role, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of registration services in Birmingham.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council

Job Description and Person Specification

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.