Casual Assistant Registration Officer

Casual vacancy

Bristol Register Office is pleased to offer an opportunity to join our prestigious team of casual assistant registration officers, supporting citizens of Bristol at key emotional times in their lives.

As part of our high-performing team, you will register and conduct marriage, civil partnership and citizenship ceremonies. These are held in some of Bristol’s most beautiful buildings, including the Old Council House on Corn Street, approved premises and places of worship.

We are looking to welcome friendly, confident public speakers, who are committed to ensuring that couples and new British citizens have a memorable and special ceremony. You will also perform a variety of administrative duties in accordance with statutory regulations. We expect exceptional service for all our customers, who reflect the different backgrounds and cultures of the Bristol community.

You will be expected to work primarily at weekends and some bank holidays, mainly through busy summer months. We may also offer work during standard office hours.

You must have five GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or relevant demonstrable experience. This role will involve travelling around the area, so it is desirable that you have a full clean driving license and access to your own vehicle for business use.

Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information or to discuss this role please contact Caroline Fox, Superintendent Registrar: caroline.fox1@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.