Ceremonies Officer
To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Are you looking for a flexible job where you will be working across the County of Rutland, helping couples and families to celebrate some of the most significant events in their lives? Can you uphold the solemnity of an occasion, balancing the joyful with the dignified? If so, we are looking for Ceremonies Officers to join our team.
About you…
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
- Confident using computers
- Experience of understanding and applying complex legislation, regulations or set guidelines and instructions
- Experience of working in an environment requiring tact and discretion, including dealing with the vulnerable or terminally ill
- Exemplary written communication skills, spelling and grammar, required to produce official documentation and correspondence
- Highly developed verbal skills in order to be clearly understood by customers of all nationalities, with an authoritative clear speaking voice
About the role…
Our Ceremonies team assist with the undertaking of Marriages, Civil Partnerships, Citizenship Ceremonies, and other celebratory functions. This role will see you working at licensed premises throughout the County and at the Register Office in Oakham.
You will work as part of a small team, often at weekends and short notice and bring a sensitive, people-centred focus to the role. Commitment to excellent customer care and oral, written, and organisational skills will be key.
Hours of work are variable, dependent on ceremony bookings and are likely to be more frequent over the summer period.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Samantha Corbett,
Superintendent Registrar on 01572 758370
Interviews will be held on 15th September 2025
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be, and that Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Rutland County Council encourages a healthy work life balance, and we welcome discussions regarding flexible working.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Samantha Corbett, Superintendent Registrar on 01572 758370 or at scorbett@rutland.gov.uk.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 720965 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all of our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 720965 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Salary range
- £14 per hour