Senior Registrar

Position: Senior Registrar
Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)
Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for London Borough of Harrow
Contract Type: Temporary (Initial 3-month term, ongoing)
Work Arrangement: Office-based
Pay Rate: £20.57 per hour (PAYE)

The London Borough of Harrow is currently recruiting for a Senior Registrar on a temporary basis. The role involves working on Monday and Tuesday, plus one additional weekday, and includes weekend marriage ceremonies on a rotational basis (variable hours). All duties are carried out on-site at client premises or at the office.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid business car insurance
• Current DV clearance
• Reliable access to a vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct various ceremonies (e.g. marriage, civil partnerships, citizenship) across Harrow venues, occasionally addressing large groups and standing for long periods.
• Ensure legal compliance during registration of marriages and civil partnerships at approved locations.
• Act as Responsible Person when required, supporting the Superintendent Registrar or Registration Manager.
• Identify and act upon concerns such as sham marriages, unruly behaviour, or incomplete documentation-escalating to appropriate authorities when necessary.

Role Requirements (Summary):

• Strong customer service skills with a public-facing approach
• Confident in delivering formal ceremonies to varied audiences
• Clear and professional communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Capable of managing large groups and making independent decisions
• Able to work autonomously in unfamiliar environments
• Proactive problem-solver with creativity under pressure and tight deadlines

About us:

For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.

London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

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