Registrar

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Registrar
Council Offices, Kirkwall
21 hours per week
Permanent

£31,356 - £31,995 pro rata

£17.18 - £17.53 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Senior Registrar.

As this is a part-time post, we will discuss and agree the working hours as per the successful applicant’s availability. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to deliver statutory functions relating to the registration of births, deaths, civil partnerships and marriages, in line with the requirements of the National Records of Scotland.

Are you a natural communicator with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? We are looking for a dedicated and organised Registrar to join our busy Registration Service. You will play an integral part in the community, guiding people through some of life's most significant milestones.

We are looking for someone who is well organised and compassionate to ensure the efficient and accurate provision of our registration service to the public during stressful or joyful times.

You will work on an individual basis as well as part of a small team, providing a high-quality customer focused service including telephone, face to face and electronic methods. You must be able to handle sensitive situations in a calm and discrete manner.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 16 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 17 August 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 31 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Patricia Breck at patricia.breck@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 886333.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.