Payroll & Pensions Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Payroll & Pensions Manager to join our growing team at GLF Schools.

Your opportunity

In this key role, the Payroll & Pensions Manager is responsible for overseeing the Trust’s payroll and pension operations. The successful candidate will work closely with central Payroll Coordinators and People Administrators to ensure payroll processing is timely, accurate, and compliant with GLF policies and relevant legislation. As the primary point of contact, the manager will engage with external payroll and pension providers, ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed of important updates and changes. In addition, the postholder will lead and develop the central payroll team to deliver a consistent and high-quality service to all employees. This position also supports the Head of Compensation and Benefits in implementing the Trust's overarching Rewards strategy.

The successful candidate will be based at the GLF Office in Earlsfield Business Centre, Earlsfield. Occasional hybrid working can be agreed upon discussion.

Please read the job description carefully for a full overview of responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

• A recognised payroll qualification
• Strong experience in payroll and pensions management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to liaise with both internal teams and external providers
• Experience of working in local government/education sector
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing and relevant legislative requirements
• A proactive approach with the ability to maintain high standards of service delivery

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Base: Earlsfield Business Centre, Earlsfield

Start Date: As soon as available

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.