Ceremonies Officer

Connected Local Government; Kendal; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a dynamic Ceremony Officer to officiate at various ceremonies, ensuring legal and procedural adherence. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication skills, a customer service mindset, and a keen attention to detail. This role involves driving to scenic venues, providing a unique opportunity to make meaningful impacts during significant events. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with the public.
• Strong organizational abilities to maintain precise records.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to ensure compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Officiate and oversee statutory and non-statutory ceremonies.
• Guide and assist couples and families throughout their ceremonies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Public speaking confidence

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping them create memorable moments as they celebrate significant milestones? If so, we would love to hear from you. Westmorland and Furness Registration Service is looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team. As a Ceremony Officer, you will play a key role in officiating and overseeing a range of statutory and non-statutory ceremonies — including marriages, civil partnerships and citizenship ceremonies — while ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are met.

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You will work flexibly as part of a supportive team, guiding and assisting couples and families throughout their ceremony and helping to ensure everything runs smoothly. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping people mark their special moments with confidence and care.

Officiating at ceremonies in some of the most scenic locations across Westmorland and Furness, you will regularly drive to a wide range of approved venues as part of your duties.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and who brings exceptional communication and organisational skills to the role. We are seeking someone who is friendly, approachable, and able to put people at ease quickly. You will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to speak clearly and professionally in public. A keen eye for detail and an accurate, methodical approach to your work are essential. You will bring strong organisational skills to maintain precise records, alongside the ability to understand and apply rules, procedures, and legal requirements effectively.

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the post specification and role profile below.

What can we offer

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Jayne Varty by emailing [e-mail]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.