Payroll & Pensions Manager
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Payroll & Pensions Manager to join our growing team at GLF Schools.
Your opportunity
In this key role, the Payroll & Pensions Manager is responsible for overseeing the Trust’s payroll and pension operations. The successful candidate will work closely with central Payroll Coordinators and People Administrators to ensure payroll processing is timely, accurate, and compliant with GLF policies and relevant legislation.As the primary point of contact, the manager will engage with external payroll and pension providers, ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed of important updates and changes. In addition, the postholder will lead and develop the central payroll team to deliver a consistent and high-quality service to all employees.
This position also supports the Head of Compensation and Benefits in implementing the Trust's overarching Rewards strategy.
The successful candidate will be based at the GLF Office in Earlsfield Business Centre, Earlsfield. Occasional hybrid working can be agreed upon discussion.
Please read the job description carefully for a full overview of responsibilities.
What we are looking for:
- A recognised payroll qualification
- Strong experience in payroll and pensions management
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to liaise with both internal teams and external providers
- Experience of working in local government/education sector
- In-depth knowledge of payroll processing and relevant legislative requirements
- A proactive approach with the ability to maintain high standards of service delivery
What the school offers its staff
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Further details about the role
The Details
Base:Earlsfield Business Centre, Earlsfield
Start Date: As soon as availablePay Scale: Leadership 1 - £44,237 FTE
Hours:36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Contract type: PermanentClosing Date: 16th March 2025
Interview date: TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.