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We are delighted to offer part-time opportunities on an annualised hours basis, to join our highly customer-focused Registration Services team in Solihull as a Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

• Annualised hours - 150 hours per annum. Working hours will vary throughout the year. Typically, you will conduct between 30 and 40 ceremonies per year, with peak demand occurring between April and October.
About the Role As a Registrar, you will deliver ceremonies at a variety of locations across the borough, including Solihull Register Office, approved venues, and registered buildings (places of worship). This is a unique and rewarding role where you will play a vital part in some of the most important moments in people's lives. We are looking for individuals who bring the right balance of professionalism, empathy and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, while working within a legislative framework.,
• Deliver all elements of marriage, civil partnership and British Citizenship ceremonies in accordance with legislation.
• Deliver non-legal ceremonies such as renewal of vows, baby naming and commitment ceremonies.
• Work collaboratively with customers, colleagues and event coordinators to ensure ceremonies are delivered to a high standard.
• Maintain procedures to ensure the safekeeping of records, data and secure stock items.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and Council policies., In return, we offer a highly rewarding and meaningful role where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting people through life's most significant and memorable moments.
  
  To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
• Experience in a customer-facing environment, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality service.
• Confidence and ability to present ceremonies to large groups of people.
• The ability to understand, interpret and adhere to legislation, regulations and policies.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate events effectively.
• The ability to work independently, using your initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with partners and manage sensitive situations with empathy.
• Previous registration experience is desirable but not essential.
Additional Requirements This is an essential car user role. You will be required to travel across the borough to deliver ceremonies. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. This role requires a high degree of flexibility. You will be expected to work across seven days, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with occasional short-notice availability., This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Working for Solihull means that we can also offer employees a great working environment, training and development opportunities, an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as attractive staff benefits including a generous leave entitlement, staff discounts and access to the Local Government pension scheme.