Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,253 to £58,225 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 December 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 184913 |
Summary
University Services
Finance Office
Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions
Vacancy Reference: 184913
Salary: UofG Grade 8, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for new Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions to join the University on a permanent basis.
In this role the successful candidate will lead and manage a customer-focused Payroll & Pensions service that ensures compliance with all legislative requirements and obligations to staff, pension schemes, and external agencies.
The postholder will provide strategic leadership, advice, and guidance on pay and pensions across the University, embedding continuous improvement and robust governance while developing team capability in line with university values.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and offered on an open ended basis. Relocation expenses will be provided where appropriate.
Finance Office
Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions
Vacancy Reference: 184913
Salary: UofG Grade 8, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for new Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions to join the University on a permanent basis.
In this role the successful candidate will lead and manage a customer-focused Payroll & Pensions service that ensures compliance with all legislative requirements and obligations to staff, pension schemes, and external agencies.
The postholder will provide strategic leadership, advice, and guidance on pay and pensions across the University, embedding continuous improvement and robust governance while developing team capability in line with university values.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and offered on an open ended basis. Relocation expenses will be provided where appropriate.
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