Ceremonies Officer (Casual)

About UsOxfordshire Registration Service is responsible for registering life events.  The Ceremonies Team conduct marriage, civil partnership, celebratory and citizenship ceremonies in accordance with legislation and council policies. We offer a range of ceremonies; from a simple ceremony in the register office to personalised indoor or outdoor ceremonies at approved venues across Oxfordshire.  About the RoleWe are seeking to appoint Ceremonies Officers to join our team. You will fulfil the statutory duties of a Deputy Registrar/ Deputy Superintendent Registrar and deal with all aspects of a ceremony from start to finish. This includes preparing the legal paperwork, liaising with the couple, writing and conducting the ceremony, registering the ceremony and returning the legal paperwork to an office. Ceremonies take place on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. You will complete the preparatory work at home. You will mostly work at venues linked to your base office. You will also be required to travel to conduct ceremonies at the Oxford Register Office and other register offices in the county and at approved venues across Oxfordshire. There are 2 positions available, 1 based at Didcot Registration Office, and 1 based at Oxford Registration Office. Please indicate in your application form which location you would like to be considered for.  If you don't have a preference as to a base office please let us know in your application. Assessment date: Wednesday 15th April with interviews from 17th April.Training dates: 3rd and 4th June. About YouYou will be proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn our in-house computer systems. You will have excellent organisational skills. You will have experience of working within a customer focused service. You will be adaptable to meet the needs of diverse customers and provide a personalised service to people at a pivotal point in their lives. You will possess integrity, tact and diplomacy and enjoy working with the public. You will be able to work on your own and as part of a team. You will be an assured public speaker and have a smart professional appearance.  You will need to travel across Oxfordshire and will need a full clean driving licence and use of a vehicle. We will provide you with a laptop for home working, access to your own home printer would be beneficial. Rewards and benefitsMembership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%.Training and assistance from Training Officers and a Line ManagerLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelLearn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk) Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: ceremonies@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

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