Are you looking for a new opportunity within a supportive, customer‑focused, and professional environment?
West Berkshire Council is seeking a Deputy Superintendent Registrar to join our Registration Service.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will be responsible for taking notices of marriage and civil partnership, conducting marriage and civil partnership ceremonies, registering births and deaths, and overseeing citizenship ceremonies. You will also play an important role behind the scenes, supporting the smooth running of the service through daily administrative tasks, including managing email correspondence, answering telephone enquiries, and assisting customers face‑to‑face.
About the Role
As the Deputy Superintendent Registrar, you will play a key role in the smooth operation of the Registration Service, providing support and assistance in the following areas:
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To assist with the effective and efficient delivery of the Registration Service
- To issue certificates for birth, death and marriage
- To conduct marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
- To ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- To maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- To provide excellent customer service to registrants
- To supervise and support Registration Officers
- In the absence of the Superintendent Registrar, you will also be responsible for undertaking the duties of the Superintendent Registrar.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Experience working within a Registration Service, with a good understanding of registration processes and legislation
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and provide excellent customer service
- Leadership qualities, with the ability to supervise and support a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of employment benefits including:
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Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities
- 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.
Please note this role is fixed term until June 2027 - maternity cover.
In addition to these benefits, you will be working within a supportive and professional environment, with regular team meetings and opportunities for collaboration.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linzi Donnelly-Liddiard on 01635 279230 or email
[email protected]
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated and professional team at West Berkshire Council.
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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.
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