Registration Officer

Job Details

• Location:
  
  North Somerset and Bridgwater Offices (typically Weston Registration Office and Bridgwater Office). Ability to travel between registration offices in North Somerset and Somerset is required.
• Hours:
  
  Annualised 16 hours per week (primarily Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 08:30‑17:00). Some weekend and Bank Holiday work may be required.
• Salary:
  Grade 12 – £12,366 to £13,864 per annum for 16 hours per week (equivalent £14.82‑£16.62 per hour).
• Leave: 28 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Contract:
  
  Permanent.

As a Part‑time Registration Officer you will carry out a range of registration duties including births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, welcome ceremonies, still‑birth registrations and death‑bed weddings. You will need to follow legal procedures methodically and provide a positive experience for members of the public at key life events.

• Deliver key life events for residents of North Somerset and Somerset.
• Work flexibly across varying days and offices, with monthly shift agreements.
• Travel around the county as required.
• Provide professional, customer‑focused service at all events.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with statutory requirements.

• Customer‑focused with a desire to deliver a positive experience at key events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Effective organisational skills, able to balance conflicting priorities and manage own workload.
• Grades 9‑4 (A*‑C/Level 4) in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, or equivalent.

• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms and other shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto the Pension Scheme and optional additional voluntary contribution.
• Flexible benefits scheme via salary sacrifice (cycle purchase, health screenings).

The salary for this role is Grade 12, ranging from £12,366 to £13,864 per annum for 16 hours per week (equivalent £14.82‑£16.62 per hour). Hours will be allocated on an annualised basis.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Gemma Bradley, Registration Office Manager, at g

Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March 2026 with an anticipated start date of 6th April 2026, subject to pre‑employment checks.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and explain any gaps. Apply now – we can’t wait to hear from you.

This role requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.