Payroll & Pensions Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £41,932 to £45,812 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1497991 |
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About EPNE
We are driven by a passion for transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, our institutions; Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, are united in our commitment to delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences that empower students to reach their full potential.
We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, currently ranked as the top-performing Further Education college in the region for students ages 16 to 19, and second nationally.
Our college community is built on a foundation of inclusivity, where we encourage both staff and students to embrace their authentic selves, show respect for others, and innovate in creating an exceptional student experience. Together, we are shaping an exciting future for everyone across our group.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About the Candidate
Are you ready to lead beyond the ledger? We’re seeking a experienced Payroll & Pensions Manager to inspire transformation—turning a critical back-office function into a strategic powerhouse. If you’re a dynamic self-starter who thrives on innovation, influence, and impact, we want to hear from you.
You’re not just technically excellent—you’re a changemaker. You bring:
Proven experience managing in-house payroll and pension functions.
In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance, and pension scheme regulations (e.g. LGPS, TPS).
The vision to turn insights into influence, and numbers into narratives.
A collaborative, coaching approach that energises people and shifts mindsets.
A drive for continuous improvement and digital innovation.
About the Role
As our new Payroll & Pensions Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a transformation. You’ll lead a team, ensure impeccable payroll and pensions delivery, and partner across the organisation to bring strategic insight into pay, reward, and benefits. You’ll:
Lead, inspire and develop the Payroll & Pensions team with purpose and clarity.
Drive forward-thinking payroll and pensions services aligned with compliance and operational excellence.
Champion innovation in systems and processes, spearheading user testing and improvement initiatives.
Shape and evolve our reward and benefits offer in line with organisational values.
Work cross-functionally to embed a culture of strategic partnership and business intelligence in all aspects of pay and pensions.
Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree educated or significant relevant experience
Level 2 Maths
Level 2 English
Essential Skills & Experience
Significant experience of managing end-to-end payroll input and reconciliation in a large organisation (circa 900+) using a complex HR/Payroll database.
Professional knowledge of statutory payroll and HMRC regulations sufficient to provide complex technical advice in relation to pay, tax, pensions, compliance and benefits.
Significant management experience within a payroll/pension’s environment.
Experience of effective relationship management with external agencies (such as pension providers and HMRC.)
Lead on the external Payroll and Pension audits, ensuring the college’s compliance, including HMRC/Pensions processes, auto-enrolment, and implementation of changes to college’s pension schemes.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience of contributing to the creation of bespoke remuneration and benefits strategies aligned to organizational strategy and values.
Specialist pensions knowledge e.g. LGPS and TPS
Experience of implementing service improvements and systems upgrades.
We are driven by a passion for transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, our institutions; Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, are united in our commitment to delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences that empower students to reach their full potential.
We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, currently ranked as the top-performing Further Education college in the region for students ages 16 to 19, and second nationally.
Our college community is built on a foundation of inclusivity, where we encourage both staff and students to embrace their authentic selves, show respect for others, and innovate in creating an exceptional student experience. Together, we are shaping an exciting future for everyone across our group.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About the Candidate
Are you ready to lead beyond the ledger? We’re seeking a experienced Payroll & Pensions Manager to inspire transformation—turning a critical back-office function into a strategic powerhouse. If you’re a dynamic self-starter who thrives on innovation, influence, and impact, we want to hear from you.
You’re not just technically excellent—you’re a changemaker. You bring:
Proven experience managing in-house payroll and pension functions.
In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance, and pension scheme regulations (e.g. LGPS, TPS).
The vision to turn insights into influence, and numbers into narratives.
A collaborative, coaching approach that energises people and shifts mindsets.
A drive for continuous improvement and digital innovation.
About the Role
As our new Payroll & Pensions Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a transformation. You’ll lead a team, ensure impeccable payroll and pensions delivery, and partner across the organisation to bring strategic insight into pay, reward, and benefits. You’ll:
Lead, inspire and develop the Payroll & Pensions team with purpose and clarity.
Drive forward-thinking payroll and pensions services aligned with compliance and operational excellence.
Champion innovation in systems and processes, spearheading user testing and improvement initiatives.
Shape and evolve our reward and benefits offer in line with organisational values.
Work cross-functionally to embed a culture of strategic partnership and business intelligence in all aspects of pay and pensions.
Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree educated or significant relevant experience
Level 2 Maths
Level 2 English
Essential Skills & Experience
Significant experience of managing end-to-end payroll input and reconciliation in a large organisation (circa 900+) using a complex HR/Payroll database.
Professional knowledge of statutory payroll and HMRC regulations sufficient to provide complex technical advice in relation to pay, tax, pensions, compliance and benefits.
Significant management experience within a payroll/pension’s environment.
Experience of effective relationship management with external agencies (such as pension providers and HMRC.)
Lead on the external Payroll and Pension audits, ensuring the college’s compliance, including HMRC/Pensions processes, auto-enrolment, and implementation of changes to college’s pension schemes.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience of contributing to the creation of bespoke remuneration and benefits strategies aligned to organizational strategy and values.
Specialist pensions knowledge e.g. LGPS and TPS
Experience of implementing service improvements and systems upgrades.