At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate registration services for births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships.
- Company: Scottish Borders Council, dedicated to serving the local community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, permanent contract, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during significant moments.
- Qualifications: 5 SCE Standard Grades at level 3 or above, including English.
The predicted salary is between 16.56 - 17.91 £ per hour.
Grade: 6A
Hourly Rate: £16.56 - £17.91
Salary: £12,953.44 - £14,009.34 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 15
Interview Date will be Thursday 30th July 2026.
Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registrar based in Eyemouth. Working as part of a team of Registrars across the Scottish Borders, you will provide a professional and compassionate registration service that supports people at some of the most significant moments in their lives. Whether registering births, deaths, marriages or civil partnerships, you will play an important role in delivering essential services that make a real difference to your local community. You will conduct marriage and civil partnership ceremonies and should be confident and competent in public speaking. The ability to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds, while delivering ceremonies in a professional, warm and respectful manner, is essential. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, learns quickly, and has excellent IT and customer service skills. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of customers, able to work accurately under pressure, and committed to delivering a high standard of service.
Essential
- At least 5 SCE Standard Grades at level 3 or above (or equivalent) including English or equivalent experience
- Commitment and ability to achieve an appropriate level of Customer Service qualification or SVQ level 2
- A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Fiona Blair at fblair@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Registrar - Eyemouth - SBO10190 employer: Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Eyemouth. As a Registrar, you will not only engage with the community during significant life events but also benefit from ongoing professional development and a commitment to diversity. With a focus on employee well-being and a strong sense of purpose, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of local residents.
