Payroll Coordinator

Permanent | 22 hours per week (flexible)

REQ

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator to join our busy, friendly HR and Payroll team.

Reporting to the HR Operations and Payroll Manager
, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate, efficient payroll and pensions service, ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time, and that all statutory and financial requirements are met.

You will work in line with the College’s values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition
.

This is a varied and responsible role covering all aspects of payroll and pensions administration.

Duties include:

Payroll

• Processing payroll documentation including new starters, leavers, contractual changes and sickness
• Calculating final salary payments and deductions
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and College policies
• Maintaining payroll and pensions records on iTrent, including year-end processes
• Processing payments such as overtime, cycle to work and childcare vouchers
• Producing monthly reports, journals and costing reports for Finance
• Supporting payroll audits and external requests
• Liaising closely with HR, Finance and other departments

Pensions

• Acting as an administrative contact for Teachers’ Pensions, LGPS and Scottish Widows
• Managing monthly pension administration and checks
• Supporting annual returns, audit certificates and auto-enrolment requirements
• Keeping up to date with changes in pensions legislation and guidance

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in payroll and pensions administration
• Is highly accurate, organised and detail-focused
• Can work confidently with payroll systems and data
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Is committed to confidentiality, compliance and continuous improvement
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Flexible working hours (22 hours per week)
• Full-time equivalent salary VBSS Band 5 £ 26,792
  , pro rata for part-time hours
• Access to training and professional development
• Closing date: Midnight, 18 February 2026
• Interviews: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Individuals with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities are invited to apply via: