Job description

Post Ref: CC353

Please note: Priority applicants will be seen in the first instance. Priority will be given to at risk applicants from local authority employers.

An opportunity has arisen to join our team of registrars. You will have proven experience of delivering high quality customer service, within a register office or similar setting.

Passionate about public service, you will have experience of working with a wide range of people, sometimes at very vulnerable times in their lives. You will be responsible for ensuring all our customers receive high standards of care in our very busy office.

You will work flexibly as a member of the team to meet the needs of our customers by providing information, issuing certificates, registering births and deaths, taking notices of marriage and civil partnership, and performing and registering marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.

Good IT skills are essential, as well as being calm and adaptable, and able to maintain expected standards even when under pressure.

Alongside on the job training, you will also be supported to undertake the National Vocational Qualification for Registrars

This is a full time, face-to-face, office-based role, 37 hours, to be worked 5 days out of 6, Monday to Saturday. There may be the possibility for some homeworking depending on service needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Sunday, 20th November 2022

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.