Payroll Manager

Shakespear es Globe is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager, on a permanent, part-time basis (21 Hours per week), who can build and maintain collaborate relationships across the organisation. We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification.

If youre excited about the role but your experience or qualifications dont perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA, those from a working-class background, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:

This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the in-house payroll and pension functions at the Globe. The role ensures that there is a compliant, accurate and timely payroll for approximately 375 permanent employees, and a further 400 variable workforce of casual, PAYE and non-PAYE workers via monthly and weekly payrolls across the year. Oversight and account management of four pension schemes (NOW pensions, Aviva, Equity, and Musicians Union) is also a key part of this role.

The Payroll Manager works with Payroll Assistant and other key stakeholders across departments to create automated process, ensure appropriate controls are in place, problem solve payroll and pension queries, and to make sure our systems are working for the organisation. The Payroll Manager is responsible for preparing payroll outputs and reports for review; ensuring that final authorisation, sign-off and release of payroll payments are forwarded timely to senior members of the Finance and People & Culture teams, in line with agreed controls and delegated authorities.

The Payroll Manager escalates exceptions, narrative for variances, policy deviations and high-risk items for decision and approval. Salary: £26,826 per annum (FTE £44,710 per annum) Please see the full job description for further information about the role. Shakespear es Globe:
We use Shakespeare's enduring relevance to ignite the power of theatre to spread empathy and launch cultural experiences that inspire hope at every stage of people's lives. Our vision is to be the world's most exciting centre for Shakespeare and theatre experiences. Benefits:
Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard Free entry to selected shows, events and activities Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay Life assurance scheme Rental deposit scheme and season ticket loans Flu vaccination scheme Cycle to work scheme Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.

To apply:

For more information, please download the job description from our linked website

To apply , please complete the online application form by our deadline 12pm midday, 30 September 2026. First round interviews will take place virtually on 15 or 16 October 2026. If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment Team (email address on our main website)