Deputy Payroll and Pensions Manager in Ripley, Derbyshire

Deputy Payroll and Pensions Manager

Location: Headquarters Ripley

Salary: £36,124 £40,476 per annum

We are looking for an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic person to join our busy Payroll and Pensions Team. This role will support the Payroll and Pensions Manager in leading the team.

You will have responsibility for the day-to-day management and support of five Payroll and Pension Officers and the processes that this team is responsible for. These include but are not limited to:

• accurate processing of all pay and pension related information,
• ensuring monthly pay and pension run deadlines are achieved,
• managing daily staff resourcing,
• administration and ensuring integrity of the services payroll system,
• preparation of monthly BACS payments,
• ensure monthly and annual submissions to the pension administrators and HMRC.

Additionally, liaison with external agencies, such as the Services external pension scheme administrator, HMRC, and regional pensions group is also key to this role, so excellent communication skills are essential.

The Service operates several pension schemes and is currently implementing the pension remedy legislation therefore a strong understanding of pensions is required.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

You will be a team leader with the experience and technical knowledge to ensure accurate processing, recording and security of pay and pension information. You will hold CIPP L3, and ideally have or be studying toward L5, and be able to demonstrate continued CPD and up to date knowledge of relevant employee related taxes.

In return we offer;

• Flexible working hours
• Agile working (60% office based)
• Family friendly policies
• Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost).
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full & 6 months half after 5 years service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 06 April 2025. Interviews will be held on the 17 April 2025.