Job Description

Salary

From 28,142 to 32,061 per annum, pro rata (Grade F)

Contractual hours

21

Basis

Part Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Public Protection

Date posted

06/10/2025

Job reference

REQ00000832



Are you an experienced Registrar looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and dynamic local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Deputy Superintendent Registrar to join our Registration Service, working alongside the Registration Manager to deliver high-quality registration services to our local community. The roles working partern consists of Monday, Wednesday & Fridays.

The Role

As the Deputy Superintendent Registrar, you will play a key role in supporting the Registration Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Registration Service. Your responsibilities will include:

Ensuring the accurate and timely registration of births, deaths, and marriages Conducting marriage and civil partnership ceremonies Providing advice and guidance to customers regarding registration services Maintaining accurate records and statistical information Deputising for the Registration Manager in their absence


The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Experience working as a Registrar within a local authority Knowledge of registration legislation and procedures Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping


West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. 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 to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linzi Donnelly-Liddiard on 01635 279230 or email linzi.donnelly-liddiard1@westberks.gov.uk

If you are passionate about providing high-quality registration services and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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