Senior Registration Officer - Ref: EE05026
Grade: G8: Salary Range: £39,152 - £41,771
This role is pivotal in delivering both statutory and non-statutory registration services within the Walsall Registration District. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Superintendent Registrar to lead and supervise officers to ensure high-quality service delivery. The post holder will act as Senior Deputy Superintendent Registrar and must display expertise in all aspects of Registration.
As well as being the subject expert, the person we are looking for will be a pro-active problem solver, resilient, and as excellent with people as they are with technology.
Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026
View: Job Description and Employee Specification
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.
Responsibilities
- Advise, mentor, and supervise team members to create an efficient and supportive working environment.
- Lead on taking notices of marriage and civil partnership.
- Maintain and update all Registration systems.
- Coordinate ceremonies for the Walsall Registration Service.
- Conduct and register marriages and civil partnerships at the Register Office and Approved Premises.
- Assist in delivering group ceremonies at the Council House and individual ceremonies in the Register Office.
- Handle applications for corrections to birth, death, and marriage registers.
- Support and drive change as the industry evolves into digital registration methods.
Qualifications
- Nationally accredited programme for registration officers (NAP) – (must hold or be able to obtain within 24 months of appointment).
- Demonstrate continual professional development (CPD) and a commitment to ongoing CPD moving forward.
