Reading Borough Council • Reading, Berkshire
About this role
Are you passionate about delivering meaningful experiences and exceptional service to the public? We’re looking for a Casual Celebrant & Deputy Registrar to join our dedicated team, supporting life’s most significant moments.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people, as diversity and inclusion are key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role
As a Casual Celebrant & Deputy Registrar, you will
Officiate and register marriages and civil partnerships at a range of venues, including the Register Office, approved premises, and private homes
Deliver a variety of ceremonies, including naming ceremonies, renewal of vows, and citizenship ceremonies
Support the registration of births, deaths, and stillbirths where required
Handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records
Provide excellent customer service alongside administrative support
Stay up to date with Registration Acts, regulations, and procedural changes through attending regular training and development sessions.
You will be asked on a monthly basis to provide your availability and work will be allocated across the team in advance. Work can also be allocated at short notice where required.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
A minimum of Level 3 education (or equivalent)
Experience in public speaking, customer service, and working with diverse communities
Skills & Attributes
A compassionate and confident communicator
Strong attention to detail, including clear and accurate handwriting
Well-organised, adaptable, and IT proficient
A professional and courteous manner appropriate for ceremonial duties
Someone reliable and suited to flexible working patterns with a commitment to working regularly across a service which operates 7 days per week.
Application Information
Please note that we will only accept applications where a detailed supporting statement is submitted alongside your CV. This should clearly outline your reasons for applying and demonstrate why you are well suited to the role.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
Closing Date
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interview Date
Tuesday 2nd/Thursday 4th June 2026
Interview Process
Reading Town Hall Location. 45-minute Competency based questions interview including a brief practical exercise.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.