Job Description

Join Our Dynamic People Team as a Payroll and Pensions Manager!

Are you a payroll and pensions expert with a passion for precision and a flair for navigating complex regulations? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact? Do you have previous experience of streamlining and improving payroll processes? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:

At St Helens College we are more than just an educational institution; we are a community dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and excellence. Our People Team is the heartbeat of our college, ensuring our staff are supported, valued, and empowered. Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining us should expect to do the same and share our commitment to the highest standards. At the same time our ethos remains down-to earth, caring and practical, and there's a strong sense of teamwork and friendship at the College. We are looking for a talented Payroll and Pensions Manager to join our team and help us continue to excel.

The Role:

As Payroll & Pensions Manager, you will oversee the full payroll process for around 600 staff, acting as the College's expert on payroll, pensions, staffing and benefits. To succeed in this role, you must hold a CIPP qualification and have strong knowledge and experience of payroll practices. You will need a solid understanding of accounting principles, alongside proven experience managing both payroll and pension administration. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to manage competing deadlines while remaining calm under pressure. You will need a solid understanding of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Previous experience of dealing with these pensions is essential. Previous experience of working within a school or educational environment is desirable. Alongside this, you will be pivotal in guiding the College to digitise and improve internal procedures, making the process more efficient.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive and dynamic team. Opportunity for continuous professional development. Make a real impact in the education sector. Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of our college, we would love to hear from you!

Interviews will take place on Monday 30 June 2025

Apply now

and become a key player in our People Team at St Helens College!