Deputy Superintendent Registrar - 00964

Job description

Are you an experienced Registrar or looking for a new career in Registration? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Deputy Superintendent Registrar to join our Registration Service, working alongside the Registration Manager to deliver an exceptional registration service to our local community. This is a part-time opportunity with set working days: Wednesday to Friday

About The Role

As a Deputy Superintendent Registrar, you will work within the team to play a key role in supporting the Registration Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Registration Service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and statutory obligations
• Conducting registrations of births, deaths, and marriages, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Issuing certificates and providing information and advice to customers
• Handling enquiries and resolving any issues that may arise
• Conducting marriage and civil partnership ceremonies as well as citizenship ceremonies
• Deputising for the Registration manager as required
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience working as a Registrar, with a thorough understanding of registration processes and legislation
• Knowledge of registration legislation and procedures
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to handle enquiries and resolve issues effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation
• Professional and approachable manner, with effective communication skills
  
  

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linzi Donnelly-Liddiard on 01635 279230 or email linzi.donnelly-liddiard1@westberks.gov.uk

If you are passionate about providing high-quality registration services and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newbury

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English