Pension and Payroll Lead
Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
1 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 1 FTE - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,205 - £36,084 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- West Suffolk College,Bury St Edmunds– Hybrid opportunity
- 1 FTE- 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year- Permanent
- Salary: £32,205 - £36,084 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pension and Payroll Lead to oversee the effective delivery of payroll and pensions administration across the organisation. This key role will ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, manage auto-enrolment and pension scheme administration, and act as the primary liaison with our outsourced payroll provider. You will play a vital role in maintaining accuracy, managing risk, and ensuring the smooth and timely processing of payroll and pension contributions.
Working closely with HR, Finance, and external partners, you will lead on quality assurance, resolve discrepancies, and provide expert guidance to colleagues on payroll and pensions matters. You will also support the ongoing development of processes, documentation, and training, helping to embed best practice and improve understanding across the organisation. In addition, you will contribute to system improvements, including supporting transitions and ensuring continuity of service.
The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will be highly organised, confident in interpreting legislation, and able to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders. If you are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Eastern Education Group Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
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