Marriage Officer About us At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do. For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do. We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us! Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day. About the Role: We are looking to recruit additional Marriage Officers to complement our team and join our busy and high profile Registration Service for the summer. The duties will include the registration of marriages taking place at the Register Office, hotels and stately homes and occasionally at churches. 20 hours per week (annualised) – various shift patterns to include weekends and bank holidays 6.5 month fixed term contract from 15 April to 31 October 2026 This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description. About you: We are looking for exceptional people who can contribute to the future of this very important statutory service. You must have a confident, tactful and sympathetic approach and be able to conduct yourself in a professional manner (both in attitude and appearance) at all times to record a main life event. Your handwriting needs to be neat and legible. In addition, you will be a confident IT user and show the ability to work within a legal framework. A keen attention to detail is also an essential attribute for this important role. Successful candidates will need to be available over a four day shift pattern which will include weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is key as working patterns are not always predictable and may involve working at short notice. Whilst the post is based at The Register Office, Crewe, the successful candidates will be required to work at locations throughout Cheshire East and therefore unrestricted use of a car is essential. To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document. What we offer in return: A competitive salary - Between £24,796 per annum - £25,185 pro rata per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases! Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re 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 How to apply: We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role! As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special. To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Julie Hobson at: julie.hobson@cheshireeast.gov.uk, they’ll be happy to hear from you! If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner. Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, as we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future! For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.