Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Annualised hours)

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is delighted to offer part‑time opportunities on an annualised hours basis, to join our highly customer‑focused Registration Services team in Solihull as a Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Annualised hours – 150 hours per annum. Working hours will vary throughout the year. Typically, you will conduct between 30 and 40 ceremonies per year, with peak demand occurring between April and October.

About the Role

As a Registrar, you will deliver ceremonies at a variety of locations across the borough, including Solihull Register Office, approved venues, and registered buildings (places of worship). This is a unique and rewarding role where you will play a vital part in some of the most important moments in people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all elements of marriage, civil partnership and British Citizenship ceremonies in accordance with legislation.
• Deliver non‑legal ceremonies such as renewal of vows, baby naming and commitment ceremonies.
• Work collaboratively with customers, colleagues and event coordinators to ensure ceremonies are delivered to a high standard.
• Maintain procedures to ensure the safekeeping of records, data and secure stock items.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and Council policies.

About You

• Experience in a customer‑facing environment, with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality service.
• Confidence and ability to present ceremonies to large groups of people.
• The ability to understand, interpret and adhere to legislation, regulations and policies.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate events effectively.
• The ability to work independently, using initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with partners and manage sensitive situations with empathy.
• Previous registration experience is desirable but not essential.

Additional Requirements

• This is an essential car‑user role. You will be required to travel across the borough to deliver ceremonies.
• Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
• This role requires a high degree of flexibility. You will be expected to work across seven days, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with occasional short‑notice availability.
• This post is subject to a range of disqualification criteria which may prevent you from being considered for the position.

What We Offer

In return, we offer a highly rewarding and meaningful role where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting people through life’s most significant and memorable moments. Working for Solihull means that we can also offer employees a great working environment, training and development opportunities, an extensive wellbeing offer, and attractive staff benefits including a generous leave entitlement, staff discounts and access to the Local Government pension scheme.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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