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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
21/08/2025
Application closing date
02/09/2025
Location
PENRITH or KENDAL
Salary
£26,403 - £26,824
Package
Contractual hours
0
Basis
Part time
Attachments
Ceremonies Officer - WMF2215e
Job description
Location: Penrith and Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping them create special memories? If the answer is "yes" then we would love to hear from you.
Westmorland and Furness Registration Service is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to officiate and oversee statutory and non-statutory ceremonies, including marriages, civil partnerships, and citizenship ceremonies, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are met.
The successful candidate will work flexibly as part of a team, travelling to venues across Westmorland and Furness, guiding and supporting couples at major milestones in their lives. No two couples or ceremonies are the same, making each day varied and exciting.
If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service and have exceptional communication and organisational skills, we invite you to apply and help us continue to deliver ceremonies of the highest standard.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for someone who is friendly and is able to quickly put people at ease. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to speak confidently in public.
Having a keen eye for detail and an accurate approach to your work, you will possess exceptional organisational skills to maintain accurate records as well as the ability to understand and apply rules and procedures.
For detailed requirements, please review the post specification and role profile below
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers )
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Jayne Varty by emailing
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 02/09/2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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