Casual Assistant Registration Officer

Casual Vacancy

Bristol Register Office is pleased to offer an opportunity to join our prestigious team of casual assistant registration officers, supporting citizens of Bristol at key emotional times in their lives.

• Register and conduct marriage, civil partnership and citizenship ceremonies in Bristol’s most beautiful buildings, including the Old Council House on Corn Street, approved premises and places of worship.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in accordance with statutory regulations.
• Deliver exceptional service to customers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Work primarily on weekends and bank holidays, mainly during busy summer months; occasional work during standard office hours may also be offered.

• Five GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4, or relevant demonstrable experience.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle for business use (desirable).
• Subject to a Basic DBS check.

We go the extra mile for our people, offering a fast‑moving and supportive work environment that helps you use and develop your skills within a high‑profile organisation. You will receive an excellent rewards package, including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, and the chance to make Bristol a better place.

To be shortlisted, you need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification and, where possible, the desirable criteria. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We’re a Disability Confident employer and value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any applicant who considers themselves disabled and meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and ongoing workplace support.

For further information or to discuss this role please contact Caroline Fox, Superintendent Registrar.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.