Payroll Officer in Poole

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our professional college community on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, we offer a competitive salary of £32,228 - £33,191 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College, our staff are passionate and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant, and rewarding place to work.

You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

The Payroll Officer Role: As our Payroll Officer, you will support the Payroll Manager with end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring that all salaries, pensions, and deductions are processed accurately and on time, in line with HMRC requirements, pension regulations, and College policies.

Responsibilities as our Payroll Officer will include:

• Calculate and process three monthly payrolls for teaching and support staff (680 employees)
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and pension schemes, including Teachers’ Pensions, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and NEST
• Reconcile payroll reports and maintain accurate, auditable payroll records
• Provide clear, timely, and informed payroll support to colleagues across the college (by email, telephone, and face to face)
• Assist with Year End HMRC and Pension reconciliations and corresponding audits
• Collaborate effectively with People and Finance teams to deliver a seamless employee experience
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of payroll processes
• Undertake other duties within the scope and grade of the post

As our Payroll Officer, you’ll ideally have:

• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numerical information
• Experience in full payroll administration (experience within education is advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, solution-focused approach
• The ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team

Benefits you will receive:

• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
• Up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
• A retention incentive bonus up to £2,000, T&Cs apply

A one-off incentive bonus of up to £2,000 may be awarded upon successful completion of the probation period. The exact amount will be determined at the offer stage, based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and current salary. Eligibility and incentive level will be assessed in relation to the job specification and required skill set. Following successful completion of probation, candidates are required to remain in post for a minimum of 12 months. Early departure will result in full repayment of the incentive.

Closing Date: 19 March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Payroll Officer role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.