Sessional Ceremonies Officer
London Borough of Tower Hamlets · London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Sessional Ceremonies Officer at London Borough of Tower Hamlets, based in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, paying £36,963 - £38,637 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £36,963 - £38,637 per annum
- Location
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 22 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Customer Advisor
6% below the typical rate for customer advisor
Reference 3c18279a2b6511bcf9236d37c4d65c56bd3a7bda
About the role
- External Advertising Start Date: - 22 Jul 2026
- Directorate - Resources
- Location - Office
- Contract Type - Sessional
- Pay, Benefits and Supplements: - £36,963 - £38,637
- About The Role -
We are recruiting Sessional Ceremonies Officers to join the Tower Hamlets Register Office.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring direct experience of working in a busy Register Office, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
- Register Marriages and Civil Partnerships.
- Conduct statutory and non-statutory ceremonies in St Georges Town Hall and in licenced venues across the borough
- Issue relevant paperwork according to legislative and local requirements.
- Expected to work on a rota basis across weekends, with weekday working also an option.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:- Direct and Relevant Experience of working in a Register Office.
- Performing high-quality ceremonies with a strong couple-led focus.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant Home Office legislation, supported by GRO handbooks.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary £36,963 - £38,637 pro rata plus individual weekend and evening ceremony payments (where applicable).
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
Reference: 3c18279a2b6511bcf9236d37c4d65c56bd3a7bda · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 22 Aug 2026 · Listed via London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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