Relief Ceremony Officer

# Relief Ceremony Officer - Louth## Job Introduction
** Making dreams come true!
** Lincolnshire Registration & Celebratory Service is looking to appoint
** Ceremony Officers
** to work from various registration offices across the county. Hours will vary depending on service needs, with most work expected to take place Thursday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays. Ceremonies may be held at Registration Offices, Licensed Venues, and other approved outdoor locations throughout Lincolnshire.*- Non Discharged Bankrupt**- Authorised Person, Secretary of Synagogues or Registering Officer for Society of Friends**- Minister of Religion**- Medical Practitioner, Midwife, undertaker or person involved in burial or cremation business**- Anyone engaged in business of life insurance.
*** Closing date: 22nd March 2026.
**** Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st April 2026.
**** Mandatory training days for successful applicants will be held on 11th, 12th and 19th May 2026.
** Please refer to our Job Information Pack  to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
** A Smarter Working Employer
** Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
** Fluency Duty
** In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
** Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
***** If you enjoy engaging with the public, feel confident speaking in front of groups, and have a strong eye for detail—while presenting yourself with warmth, professionalism, and sensitivity—this could be the perfect role for you.
*** As a Ceremony Officer, you’ll be responsible for registering and conducting marriages and civil partnerships, as well as delivering other celebratory events such as naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, and citizenship ceremonies. Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications and other digital tools is essential, along with access to an up-to-date personal device to support secure remote working from home.

We’re looking for colleagues who bring enthusiasm, confidence, empathy, and great people skills to the role. These are varied and rewarding positions that require excellent organisation, reliability, and the stamina to support busy ceremony days. Multiple posts are available across the county.

Flexibility is essential, including the ability to work at short notice. Full initial training will be provided, along with ongoing professional development relating to procedures, service delivery and any legislative changes.

Please note that our workload is at its busiest between May and September.  This is a relief role, with flexible hours/days and work allocated in advance based on your submitted availability, matched to ceremonies at nearby locations. The monthly volume and type of work will vary seasonally and according to your availability and service demand.

Applicants should have a good standard of education and be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills. A genuine enjoyment of working with the public and strong communication abilities are essential. You will also need to travel to fulfil the duties of this role.

* Due to organisational and service-area conflicts of interest, we are unable to offer interviews or employment to anyone currently working as a…