Job Description

HR & Payroll Team Leader

Based at: Lincolnshire Gateway Academies

Trust Head Office at Louth Academy - Lower Campus,

North Holme Road, Louth, LN11 0HG

Required: 1 January 2026 or sooner

Annual Salary: LGAT 22 - 26 (40,187 - 44,706) dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours: 37 per week - 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30am - 4pm on Friday

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is looking for an experienced HR and Payroll Team Leader to work with the Trust HR Manager and team. The HR function forms part of a central Trust team supporting over 700 employees working in our 11 Academies across the Lincolnshire area. The successful candidate will;

Be supporting Principals and senior leaders across the Trust by delivering a high-quality service, primarily focusing on payroll, recruitment and onboarding.

Have extensive HR experience, preferably within the education sector

Hold a relevant HR and/or Payroll qualification or be working towards one

Work confidently with our external payroll bureau to ensure delivery of accurate payroll and pension provision

Have experience with HR MIS systems and statutory reporting

Have a high degree of flexibility to cover the demands of the role including driving to sites within our Trust for meetings

Be organised, proactive and able to work to strict deadlines

In return we offer;

A supportive and positive team

Continuing Professional Development and study

Competitive salary, LGPS pension and leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

If you have the skills and experience to meet the demands of this role then we would love to hear from you.

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Angela Davis, HR Manager on davisa@lincolnshiregateway.co.uk

Please apply via our company website: www.lincolnshiregateway.co.uk/recruitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of this process, all successful applicants are required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. Other checks including social media will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,187.00-44,706.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/10/2025