Sessional Ceremonies Officer
Customer Service
Flexible
£36,963 - £38,637 per year
- External Advertising Start Date: - 22 Jul 2026
- Directorate - Resources
- Location - Office
- Contract Type - Sessional
- Pay, Benefits and Supplements: - £36,963 - £38,637
- About The Role -
We are recruiting Sessional Ceremonies Officers to join the Tower Hamlets Register Office.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring direct experience of working in a busy Register Office, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
- Register Marriages and Civil Partnerships.
- Conduct statutory and non-statutory ceremonies in St Georges Town Hall and in licenced venues across the borough
- Issue relevant paperwork according to legislative and local requirements.
- Expected to work on a rota basis across weekends, with weekday working also an option.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:- Direct and Relevant Experience of working in a Register Office.
- Performing high-quality ceremonies with a strong couple-led focus.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant Home Office legislation, supported by GRO handbooks.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary £36,963 - £38,637 pro rata plus individual weekend and evening ceremony payments (where applicable).
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
Salary range
- £36,963 - £38,637 per year