Registrar

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Registrar of births, deaths and marriages

We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated Registrar to join us as key members of the Register Office team here at Wokingham Borough Council based at Shute End, Wokingham on a full time, permanent basis.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for registering all births, deaths and marriages which occur within the Wokingham District.
• To act as a Deputy Superintendent Registrar when required and support in the smooth running of the Service.
• Identify and support opportunities for the development and commercialisation of the service.

Other duties include the production of copy certificates and taking part in marriage, citizenship and other non-statutory ceremonies.

Candidate Requirements: 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• Ability to understand and apply complex legal regulations.
• Experience of training staff and giving support and professional direction to deputy and casual registrars
• To be able to work, when necessary, at weekends for faith death registrations as well as attend ceremonies.
• Previous registration experience of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships as a Deputy Registrar is essential.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Alison Wood, Superintendent Registrar on 0118 974 6000 or alison.wood@wokingham.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2026

Interview date: 24th and 27th July 2026

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.   

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.