Job Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
About the Team/Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registration Officer within Bath and North East Somerset Registration Services, working together to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the statutory and essential key services.
About You
We are looking for a confident and highly motivated professional individual with excellent customer services and communication skills.
You will have previous experience of working in a front facing environment. You will be responsible for administration and the legal and accurate registration of births, deaths, still births, marriages and civil partnerships, taking and recording notices of marriage, civil partnerships, and celebrating marriage, civil partnership, citizenship and other ceremonies. In addition, you will issue certificates and provide a range of other related administrative duties.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Carole Ashlee, Registration Team Manager, carole_ashlee@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 477234.
Interview date: 30/7/26
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.