Payroll & Pensions Manager

<p>Payroll & Pensions Manager</p><br>Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.<br> <p>Cambridge or Huntingdon (hybrid working available)</p> <p>Full time – 37 hours per week</p> <p>£42k-£45k per annum</p> <p>Why join us?</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a values-driven organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape and improve payroll and pensions services while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.</p> <p>About the role</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Payroll & Pensions Manager to lead the delivery of an efficient, compliant, and high-quality payroll and pensions service.</p> <p>This is a key role within our People/Finance function, with responsibility for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and managing complex public-sector pension schemes.</p> <p>You will play a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while developing and improving systems and processes to support a modern, effective service.</p> <p>Key responsibilities</p> <p>• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</p> <p>• Oversee all submissions to HMRC and ensure full PAYE compliance.</p> <p>• Manage and administer Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including reconciliations and statutory returns.</p> <p>• Maintain and develop the payroll system (iTrent), including reporting and process improvements</p> <p>• Produce payroll-related reports, forecasts, and data to support finance and audit requirements</p> <p>• Lead on audits and provide documentation and evidence as required</p> <p>About you</p> <p>We are looking for someone who brings experience in payroll management, ideally in a public sector organisation, but not essential. You will have strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, and statutory reporting as well as experience managing public sector pension schemes (TPS and/or LGPS), experience using payroll systems such as iTrent (or similar HR/payroll systems).</p> <p>- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure</p> <p>- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 20.10%</p> <p>- Free gym membership option and discounted classes</p> <p>- Discounted rates on college courses</p> <p>- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services</p> <p>- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme</p> <p>- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available</p> <p>- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards</p> <p>- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks</p> <p>- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme</p> <p>- Staff Development opportunities.</p> <p>- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.</p> <p>- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount</p> <p>The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.</p> <p>This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p> <p>To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. xwzovoh We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.</p> <p>Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.</p> <p>#INDSTLND22</p>