Ceremonies Officer Join an award‑winning service delivering some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. We are seeking an exceptional Ceremonies Officer to support our growing programme of more than 3,000 ceremonies each year and to help shape the future of our high‑profile Registration Service. About you In this pivotal role, you will guide couples through the legal requirements of marriage and civil partnership, ensuring every ceremony is compliant, well‑managed, and delivered to the highest standard. From the first enquiry to the final statutory documentation, you will be a reassuring and knowledgeable presence at every stage. You will also play an active role in delivering ceremonies across Cheshire East and representing the service at promotional events showcasing our commitment to providing outstanding, personalised experiences. As a key member of the registration team, the role includes attesting notices of marriage and civil partnership and, when required, undertake the statutory responsibilities associated with registering births and deaths. Although based at the Register Office in Crewe, the role requires travel throughout the district; unrestricted use of a car is essential. This is a full‑time office-based role worked across a compressed 9‑day fortnight (Monday–Friday). To meet service demand, you will also be part of our dedicated ceremonies team rota, attending ceremonies on weekends and Bank Holidays for which time in lieu will be given. The successful candidate will have: Exceptional attention to detail skills and accuracy in a regulated environment Confidence and professionalism when leading large groups in public settings Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support people from all backgrounds A track record of service improvement and promotion, demonstrating creativity and initiative A friendly, reassuring manner, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with care Training will be provided on our bespoke software systems. Expertise in Microsoft Office is essential. To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document. In return we are able to offer: Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 31.5 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 36 days after just five years of service (based on a compressed 9 day fortnight) Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff) Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money! Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities Off-Peak Racket Sports Athletics Tracks Sauna/Steam/Spa Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you! Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities. If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together. Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again. For an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Mahon on 01270 375108 or email fiona.mahon@cheshireeast.gov.uk. For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.