Deputy Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages at ESPO

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

31029.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registration services, Public speaking, Administrative tasks, Data entry, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Conflict resolution, Microsoft Office, Time management, Attention to detail, Record keeping, Customer service

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Peripatetic (working at several office locations around the county) Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro rata for part time) (Pay award pending) Working Hours: Zero hours – work offered around candidates availability Contract Type: Permanent Zero Hours contract Closing Date: 10/05/2026 Interview Date(s): 27/05-28/05/2026 We are looking for two detail driven people to join our registration service as deputy registrars, who can be flexible (location wise), able to work at short notice to cover holidays and sickness. Where no two days are the same. Every day you'll engage in life's significant moments from registering a birth to supporting families through registering a death. Your role will involve conducting marriages and civil partnerships and be a vital part of one of the biggest days of a couples lives. About the Role To provide a covering role for Registrars of Births and Deaths / Deputy Superintendent Registrars as and when required at any of our offices located in the County of Leicestershire. This is a Zero Hours contract where having excellent availability is essential. To register births, stillbirths and deaths occurring in the district. To attest notices of marriage and civil partnerships and issue authorities and schedules to allow the ceremony to take place on time. To attend and register or perform marriages and civil partnerships to all eligible couples, in accordance with legislation at the Register Office, Approved Premises and Registered Buildings. Ensuring that all registration records and security stock are securely stored at the end of the day. General office administration tasks A basic DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must: * Be able to Record and pass on confidential information neatly and accurately, with attention to detail. * Ability to deal, sensitively and calmly with members of the public and take control in a situation where customers may become challenging and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. * Demonstrate and give examples of excellent communication and interpersonal skills and working well in a team. * Proven ability to organise and prioritise own workload, and to carry out duties without supervision in a lone working situation. * The nature of the work requires the post holder to attend at any location within the County of Leicestershire. In most cases, the use of public transport will not be appropriate, therefore a full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle will be required. * Good working knowledge of a range of IT systems including Microsoft Office, email and the internet. * Articulate and confident in a variety of situations including public speaking in a calm, authoritative manner and with a clear speaking voice. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Judith Snow - Quality Assurance Manager & Additional Superintendent Registrar Telephone: 01163 059412 Email: judith.snow@leics.gov.uk [judith.snow@leics.gov.uk] How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006]. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

The role involves registering births, stillbirths, and deaths, as well as conducting marriages and civil partnerships across various locations in Leicestershire. You will also perform general office administration and ensure all registration records and security stock are handled securely.