Overview
Making dreams come true! If you enjoy engaging with the public, feel confident speaking in front of groups, and have a strong eye for detail—while presenting yourself with warmth, professionalism, and sensitivity—this could be the perfect role for you.
Role
Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Service is looking to appoint Ceremony Officers to work from various registration offices across the county. Hours will vary depending on service needs, with most work expected to take place Thursday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays. Ceremonies may be held at Registration Offices, licensed venues, and other approved outdoor locations throughout Lincolnshire.
Key Responsibilities
* Register and conduct marriages and civil partnerships.
* Deliver other celebratory events such as naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, and citizenship ceremonies.
* Support busy ceremony days with excellent organisation and reliability.
Key Requirements
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications and other digital tools.
* Access to an up-to-date personal device to support secure remote working from home.
* Strong communication and customer care skills.
* Good standard of education.
* Travel to fulfil duties of this role.
Training & Development
Full initial training will be provided, along with ongoing professional development relating to procedures, service delivery and any legislative changes.
Working Conditions
Flexibility is essential, including the ability to work at short notice. The role is a relief role, with flexible hours/days and work allocated in advance based on your submitted availability, matched to ceremonies at nearby locations. Monthly volume and type of work will vary seasonally and according to availability and service demand.
Disqualifications
* Non Discharged Bankrupt
* Authorised Person, Secretary of Synagogues or Registering Officer for Society of Friends
* Minister of Religion
* Medical Practitioner, Midwife, undertaker or person involved in burial or cremation business
* Anyone engaged in business of life insurance.
Key Dates
Closing date: 22nd March 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st April 2026.
Mandatory training days for successful applicants will be held on 11th, 12th and 19th May 2026.
Additional Information
It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. Therefore, we strongly advise you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to organisational and service-area conflicts of interest, we are unable to offer interviews or employment to anyone currently working as a private celebrant for weddings, naming or celebratory ceremonies. However, we are able to consider applicants who work as funeral celebrants or officiants.
Employer Information
A Smarter Working Employer. We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Values
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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