Job Description

About the role

This is a casual contract. The services you provide to the Council are of a casual nature. This means that there is no obligation on the Council to provide you with work or for you to accept any work offered. Work on a regular basis is not guaranteed.

The post holder is responsible and accountable for "on the day" delivery of ceremonial events in Registration Offices and Approved Venues. This includes the pre-ceremony interview.


The role is performing the statutory functions of conducting Marriage /Civil Partnerships and Citizenship Ceremonies. This role will then officially complete the Marriage Schedule, with the couple and witnesses, which will then be returned to the service for production and postage or the legal marriage certificate, all in line with the statutory procedures of the General Register Office.


The role needs to deliver at all times excellent customer service to all customers and members of the public, to ensure they have a memorable and special experience while adhering to the law and protecting and enhancing North Northamptonshire Council's reputation.




What will you be doing?

To attend and conduct ceremonies in a dignified manner in accordance with the statutory procedures of the General Register Office, making sure these procedures are adhered to and the ceremony is completed legally. Conduct all marriages and Civil Partnerships within the District ensuring all declaratory and contracting words are spoken by both parties. All without direct supervision. Carry out checks from a legal and procedural standpoint to ensure that the couple are free to marry or form a civil partnership immediately prior to the ceremony. Complete the marriage schedule. Training will be provided. The schedule must be completed in accordance with the process and procedure of the General Register Office. They will be required to issue non statutory commemorative certificates to give the customer a lasting memento of their special day. Undertake authorised amendments to the records. Act as an ambassador, ensuring all parties are at ease, comfortable and fully aware of the procedures and implications, whilst maintaining a high standard of customer care to protect the reputation of North Northamptonshire Council. Maintain safe custody of all documents regarding entries for marriages and Civil Partnerships, secure keys to premises. Ensure data protection is maintained at all times. Liaise with venue staff to check licence information at approved venues ensuring venue / room is legally compliant prior to ceremony, for example room layout, capacity, safety, adequate signage, lighting, working environment, having the final say on outside structure ceremonies weather permitting to ensure that the ceremony is legally compliant with the rules of the General Register Office. Assist with the promotion, marketing and development of the Registration Service to support North Northamptonshire overall income generation targets. Take responsibility for keeping up to date with changes to process, and legislation to ensure staff conduct ceremonies that are legally compliant in line with the council's and General Register Office's process and procedures. Ensure promotion of equal opportunities.

About you

NOTE : The role is for internal applicants only!!

The job requires the candidate exceptional communication skills to be able to perform the statutory functions of registering and conducting the Marriage / Civil Partnerships together with other non-statutory functions including renewal of Vows and Naming ceremonies.


The candidate must uphold excellent customer service skills to ensure the customers have a memorable experience while adhering to the law and specific procedures , protecting the North Northamptonshire Council's reputation.


Please refer to the attached job description and person specification required for this role.


The person specification is used during our selection process so it is important that you clearly demonstrate in the supporting statement section of the application form how you meet each criteria of the person specification.

We have higher customer demand during the summer months and although we offer ceremonies everyday of the week we are looking primarily to cover Wednesdays - Sundays

About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.


Our priorities are:

helping people live active fulfilled lives caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities enabling a thriving and successful economy leading on a green and sustainable environment ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.

Our benefits

We offer:

a competitive rate of pay great opportunities in a large unitary council - many of our casual workers decide to apply for permanent positions statutory leave entitlement * lots of opportunities to work in the public sector to make a difference