Coventry City Council
Casual Registrar
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Casual Registrar
About Coventry Registration Service and Our Values
The Coventry Registration Service officiates and conducts ceremonies at all licensed venues across Coventry. Here are our core values:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
In line with our One Coventry Values, we ensure our communities are represented across our workforce. We are an inclusive organisation that champions diversity in all respects—including diverse thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to contribute to equity and respect in our work.
Casual Registrar (Marriage/Civil Partnership/Citizenship Ceremonies) The Role
The Register Office is seeking casual registrars to support the expansion of its pool of staff who conduct marriage, civil partnership, citizenship, and non-statutory ceremonies across Coventry.
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Key Responsibilities
This is an ad-hoc role, typically requiring work at weekends and during the busy summer period. As a casual registrar, you’ll:
- Conduct formal legal or non-statutory ceremonies in licensed venues.
- Champion inclusivity and ensure all ceremonies are conducted with accuracy, dedication, and professionalism.
- Display excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with diverse groups.
- Produce written work of a high standard ( certificates, documentation, etc.).
- Travel across the city by car—a valid UK driving licence is essential.
Requirements
- Right to Work in the UK (sponsorship for this role is currently not available).
- Reliability and trustworthiness to operate beyond normal working hours.
- Expert-level communication skills, including public speaking.
- Commitment to upholding community values of equity, diversity, and respect.
About the Organisation
Coventry City Council embodies a proud, innovative, creative spirit and a passion for inclusive social change. As a thriving, youthful, and diverse city, we welcome staff who share our commitment to excellence.Our 5,100-strong workforce delivers outstanding services to a vibrant community.
We place employees in roles with plenty of scope for responsibility, creative problem-solving, and contribution. As part of our dedication to inclusive excellence, we offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. Learn more here about our vacancies
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Support & Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Accessibility support is available to assist with applications. For general help, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk or check our Job Shop webpage.
Guaranteed interviews will be offered to applicants meeting the minimum criteria and identifying with one of these groups:
- Former members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
- Individuals currently or previously in care.
- Those with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
For any further details on the application process or eligibility, please see: [Application Process](Coventry City Council Application Process.pdf), [Job Description & Person Specification](Job Description and Person Specification.pdf)
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