Job Description

THE JOB

:

Employee Services Team Leader

Closing Date: 14/12/25

To apply for this position, please visit www.cumbria.police.uk/careers

Police Staff Vacancy

Based at Penrith HQ

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to join a payroll team that provides accurate, compliant and timely payroll services to an organisation that delivers vital services to your local community?

We are looking to recruit an Employee Services Team Leader to join the Central Services Department. We have an 18.5 hours per week permanent vacancy and 18.5 hours per week temporary vacancy (until November 2026).

You will be a key member of the Management Team and will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end payroll service, ensuring accuracy, compliance and building strong relationships with internal and external clients.

This is a hands-on position that combines leadership with technical expertise. You will be expected to supervise and develop a team of staff, monitor, and manage performance, whilst reviewing, and making the best use of systems and processes.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience within payroll or HR environment Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes Excellent communication and presentation skills Confident, proactive, and highly organised with a hands-on approach Natural leader with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
This role suits someone who thrives on responsibility, brings energy, ideas and initiative to their work. The right person will be pragmatic, professional, and able to get things done without a fuss.

The Job Profile provides further detail on the requirements and expectations of the role.

This role is an

agile working position

, and the post holder will be required to work from Penrith HQ and home.

Alongside a competitive salary, the Constabulary actively supports work life balance through the provision of a generous flexible working scheme.

A comprehensive package of employee benefits is available including:

access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work schemes, occupational maternity and sickness schemes, and generous annual leave entitlements.

To apply for this position, please visit www.cumbria.police.uk/careers

Please note that only candidates that apply via Cumbria Constabulary Recruitment system will be considered, those who submit applications through Indeed will not be progressed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary

Pay: 37,020.00-39,276.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Penrith CA10 2AU