Payroll Officer

Are you a motivated individual seeking a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our central team as a Payroll Officer. This role offers the chance to oversee the delivery of high-quality, people focused payroll services, both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

We are seeking a conscientious, and flexible individual who is eager to take on responsibility and contribute to the success of our organisation. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to deliver exceptional payroll services and support to our employees.

The Payroll Officer will work under the direction of the HR Manager and be responsible for processing accurate monthly salary payments, managing salary sacrifice and pensions administration, and coordinating accurate pay data reporting for budget reconciliation and monitoring purposes.

Key attributes for success in the role include; excellent communication skills, strong numeracy, accuracy, attention to detail and logical thinking. The ability to thrive under pressure and meet strict deadlines while effectively prioritising workloads is essential.

The successful candidate will have a shared commitment to our values, working collaboratively to ensure operational services underpin our priorities for school improvement.

Severn Academies Educational Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people with a range of opportunities for further professional development.

Other benefits include:

• Generous occupational pension


• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support


• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7


• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy


• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance


• Salary Sacrifice scheme for an electric company car


Severn Academies Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All employees must be committed to contributing to the continued delivery and development of the Trust's aims and are expected to embody the values, vision and ethos of Severn Academies Educational Trust.

For further details of the Trust and the post of Payroll Officer, please refer to the applicant guide available.

Please submit application forms via Eteach.

As a Trust comprising eight schools and serving over three thousand children and their families, Severn Academies Educational Trust plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive educational support. Our commitment extends from nursery provision to post-16 study, ensuring a seamless educational journey for our students.