At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll processes and support a dynamic team delivering essential services.
- Company: Join Dorset Police, a supportive and professional environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, gym discounts, and a local government pension.
- Other info: Hybrid working with a focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working and career development.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll and leadership, with strong IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 44700 - 44700 £ per year.
Dorset Police Website
Salary: Starts at £40,383 rising to £44,700 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Hybrid Working/Devon & Cornwall Police HQ, Exeter or Dorset Police HQ, Winfrith(Office attendance - minimum 1 day per week subject to change as per business requirements)Closing
Date:14th September 2026, Midday Hours per week: 37 hours per week.
However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part‑time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
About the role
Join our Payroll Department, a team of 20 professionals delivering payroll services across Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.
Based at either our Exeter or Winfrith headquarters, this hybrid role offers flexible home working alongside the opportunity to work with colleagues across both locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a supportive and professional team that provides an essential service to two police forces.
As Payroll Services Lead, you will manage payroll processes and service delivery, leading and supporting the payroll team to ensure a high-quality, accurate and efficient service.
Working closely with the Payroll & Pension Data Analyst, you will help maintain data accuracy and consistency, while supporting the Payroll & Pensions Manager and Head of Payroll & Pensions in delivering a comprehensive payroll service.
You will ensure compliance with service level agreements, statutory requirements and established policies and procedures.
About you
We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in a payroll environment and a recognised payroll or financial qualification, such as CIPP or an equivalent relevant qualification.
You will have proven experience of leading or supervising a team, with the ability to prioritise work, delegate effectively and respond to changing demands while meeting deadlines.
Strong IT skills are essential, including experience of computerised payroll or financial systems.
You will be a confident communicator who can build positive working relationships at all levels, providing excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.
Alongside this, you will bring strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess needs, identify practical solutions and make informed decisions within established policies and guidelines.
If you are an organised, collaborative and customer‑focused payroll professional looking to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.
For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact: Hiring Line Manager: Michaela LANGLEY - Payroll and Pensions Manager
Email: michaela. langley@devonandcornwall. pnn. police. uk
What you get if you join us
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment supplied, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities available.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout the initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
- Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
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