Job Description

Sherborne Schools Group

Dorset
23,295.94 per year

Salary:

(Pension, Free School Meal, Staff Parking, Reduced Gym Membership, Free exercise classes, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Eye Tests, Cycle to Work Scheme)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

8 August 2025

Job overview

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Sherborne Schools Group are seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our Finance Department and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of payroll and pension processes for our staff.

This critical position offers the chance to manage and administer payroll for over 1,000 staff members. As part of the payroll team, you will work directly with the HR Department and have a direct impact on the accuracy and efficiency of payroll operations.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent numerical skills, accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong communication skills. In addition, you will need to have up to date payroll knowledge (including PAYE, NI, SMP, SSP, SPP, SAP and recent legislation) and good knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially excel.

If you are passionate about Payroll and eager to contribute to a pivotal team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The closing date for applications: 9.30am, Monday 8 August 2025 and interviews are likely to take place on Friday 15 August 2025. However, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to interview prior to this date.

Hours of Work:
30 hours per week; actual working hours to be agreed with Assistant Directors of Finance and post holder. Some flexibility in working hours may be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post.

Salary: Actual salary 23,295.94 per annum for working 30 hours per week. This is an all-year-round role.

Closing date: 9.30am on Friday 8 August 2025

Interviews are likely to be held on: Friday 15 August 2025

Sherborne School Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About

Sherborne Schools Group

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Sherborne Schools Group

Abbey Road, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LF
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