Location
The Old Marylebone Town Hall, London

Hours
Casual contract working a minimum of 4 shifts per month, primarily weekends and occasional Fridays during the busiest 5-month summer period

Salary
£21.00 per hour with enhancements for weekends and Bank Holidays

About the Role
The Deputy Sessional Ceremonies Registrar role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Westminster residents and wider customers as they mark significant life events. Westminster Registration Services is renowned as one of the best in the country, known for its diverse and collaborative team that thrives on making ceremonies truly special. This 5-month fixed term contract covers the busiest days in the summer period, providing registrar services across more than 160 licensed venues including iconic locations such as The Ritz Hotel, The Houses of Parliament, and London Zoo. Your primary base will be the historic Old Marylebone Town Hall, a venue that has hosted over 12,000 ceremonies and celebrated 100 years of service in 2024. In this role, you will register marriages and civil partnerships, ensuring every ceremony is legally compliant and uniquely tailored to the people involved. You will work closely with couples to enhance their special occasions within the boundaries of the law, while remaining vigilant to signs of sham, forced, or predatory marriages, collaborating with safeguarding teams when necessary. Attention to detail is essential as you confirm identities and validate venue licenses. Many team members balance this role alongside other careers, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking a rewarding and flexible position that feels more like a meaningful pastime than a job. Full training will be provided to support your success in this vital work.

Experience
Previous experience is not essential but an enthusiastic approach, excellent organisation skills, and a sharp eye for detail are required to thrive in this busy environment.

About you
You will have exceptional people skills, combining discretion with empathy to make people feel special. Remaining calm under pressure and demonstrating flexibility to communicate outside standard working hours is important. You will be keen to serve the public and learn from experienced team members. Good IT skills are necessary to accurately and clearly enter information into legal documents. You must be able to work collaboratively and bring your whole self to work in a diverse and supportive team environment.

Qualifications
There are no formal qualifications required for this role. However, shortlisted candidates must be available for an assessment day on 4th May and successful candidates must attend training on 25th, 26th, and 27th June.

Additional Information
This is a fixed 5-month casual contract. Westminster City Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into the workplace. Care Leavers meeting the essential criteria will be automatically invited to interview under this scheme.