We are seeking a proactive, technically confident and customer-focused Payroll Officer to
support the delivery and continuous improvement of a reliable, compliant and modern payroll
service across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to apply payroll expertise in a complex
education setting, supporting schools with differing support staff and teacher terms and
conditions, term-time working calculations, statutory and occupational payments, and Local
The Trust is continuing to modernise its payroll services, with employee and manager self-
service helping to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes and make payroll
information more accessible. The Payroll Officer will help embed and improve these ways of
working, using payroll knowledge, system confidence and strong customer service to make
payroll easier, clearer and more responsive for schools, staff and managers.
This role will also support the Trust’s managed growth strategy, including the onboarding of
transferring schools and the smooth integration of staff records, payroll data, pension
arrangements and local working practices into Trust systems. It offers a unique challenge for
someone who understands the specialist nature of education payroll and wants to contribute
to services that support education, school leadership and staff wellbeing.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time working
arrangements. Our priority is to appoint the right person with the payroll expertise, accuracy
and customer focus needed for the role. Working patterns can be discussed at interview,
subject to payroll deadline cover, service continuity and effective support for schools and
employees.
You will join:
- A growing Trust with a clear vision for education, school improvement and managed growth
- A central team that values accurate, responsive and customer-focused support for schools and staff
- A positive and caring ethos where colleagues are valued and supported
- A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff committed to making a difference
We can offer:
- Full-time, part-time and flexible working options considered, subject to payroll service
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment — NJC Green Book
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days, plus 8 public holidays
- One paid wellbeing day per year
- Free on-site car parking
- Lifestyle savings and discounts from leading retail brands
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential advice and counselling services for staff and family members
You will:
- Bring strong payroll experience, ideally in education, schools, local government or another complex public sector setting.
- Understand education payroll, including term-time calculations, statutory payments, pensions, payroll compliance and differing terms and conditions.
- Confidently process, check and reconcile payroll data across two payrolls.
- Use payroll and system knowledge to improve processes and support effective employee and manager self-service.
- Communicate clearly with employees, schools, HR, Finance, pension providers and external contacts, taking a proactive and customer-focused approach.
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