Casual Registration Assistant*

As Casual Registration Assistant you will join a pool of staff called on to provide staffing cover as and when required to conduct and register marriages and other civil ceremonies.

You will attend ceremonies at both our approved ceremony in the Guildhall and at other approved venues across the city. Typically you will meet and greet wedding parties and ensure their needs are catered for before attending the ceremony itself to either register of conduct the ceremony.

You will be required to perform the necessary checks prior to the event, ensuring all details are legally correct on the day of the ceremony, recording the entry into the marriage register and prepare certificates for the ceremonies you attend.

You may be asked to conduct marriage ceremonies and other civil ceremonies such as Civil Partnerships, Renewal of vows and Baby Naming.

The majority of ceremonies take place between Easter and October with Saturdays being very popular, but Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays can also be popular. You must be available weekends, including Sundays and Bank Holidays. Most times are prearranged but you may also be asked to work at short notice.

You must have substantial work experience of providing a professional service, dealing with customers on a face to face basis with a proven commitment to high levels of customer service.

You must be able to work on your own initiative, being assertive as necessary. Have a methodical approach to work with high attention to detail and good handwriting skills.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from any employees who have recently left Hull City Council under the Early Termination of Employment Scheme. Those that left under this scheme are not eligible for re-employment by the Council for a period of 5 years from the date of leaving.

In order to avoid discrimination, the Council does not accept CVs either on their own or accompanied by a partly completed application form.

Shortlisting: 15 February
Interviews: w/c 27 February

For an informal discussion please contact Jill Fill on 01482 248147.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for vacancies electronically. Alternatively please telephone 01482 300300 for application details. The opening hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am until 7.00pm and Saturday 9.00am until 1.00pm. Please quote the reference number, job title and closing date when requesting an application pack.