Job Title: Ceremonies Officer x 4
Salary: £26,403 to £26,824 pro rata per annum
Hours: 0 hours per week
Location: Carlisle Registration Office
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Do you want a role where no two days are the same? and where your work truly matters?
As a Ceremony Officer, you’ll be at the heart of some of life’s most meaningful moments. Working flexibly as part of a supportive and professional team, you’ll deliver high‑quality ceremonial and celebratory services for customers attending the Register Office or one of Cumbria’s beautiful, approved venues.
From joyful weddings and civil partnerships to other significant life events, you’ll help create ceremonies that are memorable, personal and delivered with care, dignity and professionalism.
In line with General Register Office legislation, established procedures and Council standards, you will:
Uphold all legal, procedural and legislative requirements, ensuring compliance while providing an excellent customer experience.
Who we’re looking for
This is a role that blends professionalism, organisation and people skills, perfect for someone who enjoys working with the public and making a positive difference.
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Demand for ceremonies varies seasonally, so hours will fluctuate during the year. As such, this role may not be suitable as a sole source of income.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Alyssia Ashurst by email at Alyssia.Ashurst@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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