Sessional Registration and Ceremonies Officer

Sessional Registration and Ceremonies Officer REF: 2349
SO1: £39,150 pa rising in annual increments to £40,344pa inc LW pro-rata, pa including LW
Flexible Hours

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Lambeth

Join our dynamic and vibrant Registration Team to provide a professional and customer focused approach to a frontline service, meeting the needs of our customers at life's key moments. You will join a team of 20, which is made up of Registrars, Team Leaders, Senior Registrars, a Venues Officer and a Commercial Officer.

About the Role:

As a Sessional Registrar, you will be a part of some of the most important life changing moments for our citizens and you will be responsible for conducting weddings and civil partnership ceremonies in the many licensed venues within the London Borough of Lambeth, including our beautiful Grade 11 listed Town Hall. There will also be opportunities to undertake other civil registration related duties.

As a sessional ceremonies officer, post holders will be working as and when required on a rota basis, weekdays, weekends, and Bank Holidays. This may also include occasional evening working (after 5pm). Ability to work weekends (on a rota basis) is essential.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• You should have excellent communication skills smart appearance and a friendly and positive character.
• The ability to speak confidently in public is essential together with the ability to understand and apply rules and procedures.
• Able to evidence competent use of standard software packages
• You need good communication and organisational skills to maintain accurate records and to deal with unexpected situations.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Goodman, Registration and Nationality Services Manager, at rgoodman1@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 3rd August 2025

Interviews: w/c 18th August 2025

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

· Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.

· Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.

· Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

· Hybrid Working.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Discounts at local restaurants.

· Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.

· Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.

· Cycle to Work Scheme.

· Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.

· Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

NB: Under the Births Deaths and Marriages Regulations 1968 the following are disqualified from being a registrar: NonDischarged Bankrupt Authorised Person Secretary of Synagogues or Registering Officer for the Society of Friends Minister of Religion Medical Practitioner Midwife Undertaker or persons involved in the burial or cremation business or any anyone engaged in the business of life insurance.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers