Job Description

HR and Payroll Manager (Romsey or Fareham)New Job ReferenceEDV/2025/GMAT/23624 LocationThe Romsey School, Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB Contract TypePermanent Contract TermFull-Time Salary33,178.00 - 45,007.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade E or F (Dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing Date12:00pm, 5th Jan 2026 Positions Available1About this Role

HR and Payroll Manager

37 Hours, 5 days per week

Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm

52 weeks

Grade E or F (Dependent upon qualifications and experience)

33,178 - 45,077

Due to the recent expansion of the Trust we are seeking to appoint an HR and Payroll Manager to support the HR Director in delivering an efficient and professional HR and Payroll service across the Trust. This incorporates elements of recruitment, payroll, administration and advice whilst following policies and procedures. The role is busy and varied, with no two days the same.

This post is based either at The Gateway Trust Office, The Romsey School or Cams Hill School, which will be agreed with the successful candidate. However there will be flexibility required as part of this post to work at other schools within the Trust as and when required.

The successful candidate will have:

A minimum of 3 years demonstratable HR experience including dealing with ER issues. A CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification. Experience of running a monthly payroll (training can be provided on this element of the role). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Empathy and People driven. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A positive, enthusiastic and a 'can do' approach Experience of working in a face paced environment. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the Trust HR/Payroll teams; Be enthusiastic about their own professional development.

(Please see Person Specification and for further details).

In return, The Gateway Trust will provide you with:

Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the 'cycle to work' scheme Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers Discounted lunches from our excellent in house kitchens on our School Sites Access to an Employee Discount for our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights, Romsey On-site, free staff car parking
If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application as soon as possible via mynewterm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/17216/EDV-2025-GMAT-23624 as we are unable to accept CV's.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,178.00-45,077.00 per year

Work Location: In person