Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer
Delta Academies Trust, Knottingley, WF11 0EPThis job expired on 21 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,334 to £29,777
What skills and experience we're looking for
Delta Academies Trust are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer to join the Core Team as soon as possible on a full-time (37 hours per week, all year round), permanent basis. As the Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer, you will provide a specialised Payroll and Pensions Service for all employees of the Trust, by managing your own workload and providing sound and prompt tailored advice to queries / academy needs.
Salary: Grade F points 14 – 19 (£27,334 to £29,777).
We have over 50 academies within our Trust, spread geographically across the region so this post will be anything but slow. We pride ourselves on first class service so would welcome applications from those who feel they could bring their own energy and enthusiasm to this important role.
It’s not very often you get an opportunity like this: if you are really good at what you do, if you are excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a great team, then why not apply!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- You will be the primary contact and have responsibility for the payroll processing for an allocated group of academies
- You will monitor and ensure the correct payments for employees on Maternity/Adoption Leave and Long-Term Sickness, informing employees about changes in pay where applicable
- You will carry out checking processes on Primary Academy payrolls as directed by the Payroll Team Leader
- You will be responsible for the reconciliation of payroll deductions
- You will carry out general pension administrative duties including, but not limited to:
- Coordinating and accurately preparing monthly LGPS/ Teachers’ Pension returns and reconciliation of contributions for authorisation by the Payroll and Pensions Team Leader
Qualifications and Experience (please see the attached Job Description on our website for more information)
- Minimum of 5 years Payroll experience (desirable)
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discount’s
- Cycle to Work scheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
- Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
If you would like a conversation about this post please contact the Recruitment team by email at recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk or call 0345 196 0095.
For further information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)
Closing Date: 21 September 2024 at midnight
Further details about the role
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
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Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with current DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
About Delta Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0345 196 0095
Delta Academies Trust are one of the largest multi academy trusts in the North of England with a passion and drive to improve the education experience for all pupils and students, regardless of where they live.
Our vision is to transform education across the North of England and level up the playing field for those children who live in disadvantaged circumstances. Our high expectations of students has created a culture and climate conducive to learning and as a result the progress made by all students across the Trust is extremely positive. The support from school leaders allows for innovative practitioners to practice their craft.
Working for us is all about passion, and we have lots of great people who are really passionate about what they do – from teaching assistants, IT technicians, teachers, caterers, leaders and curriculum experts. Ask our people what they get up to day to day and they’ll all tell you how much they enjoy the variety, pace, and challenge of working in one of our academies, schools or at Head Office.
If our vision fits with your vision, we would love to talk to you about our roles and the benefits of working with us.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
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