Registration Officer

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.

About the Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registrar 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 the Role

We are looking for a confident and highly motivated professional individual with excellent customer services and communication skills.

About You

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 Jacqueline Bennett. Jackybennett@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 477234

Interview date: 17/11/2026

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

• 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

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.