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Payroll & Administrative Officer

Location: Newham (Multi-Academy Trust Central Team)
Salary: £15.10 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (Ongoing)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll & Administrative Officer to join the central team of a Multi-Academy Trust based in Newham. This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start, providing essential payroll and administrative support to the Trust’s operations.

The successful candidate must have prior payroll experience, with a sound understanding of payroll processing procedures, statutory deductions, and payroll systems. This is a varied and busy role requiring excellent attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

* End-to-end processing of monthly payroll for staff across multiple academies.

* Maintain accurate payroll records and staff data.

* Calculate statutory payments (e.g., SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions.

* Liaise with external payroll providers and resolve payroll queries promptly.

* Support wider administrative duties as required by the central office team.

* Ensure GDPR compliance in the handling of sensitive data.

Person Specification:

Essential:

* Proven, hands-on payroll processing experience (minimum 1 year).

* Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory obligations.

* Excellent administrative, organisational, and time-management skills.

* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

Desirable:

* Previous experience working in an educational or Multi-Academy Trust environment.

What We Offer:

* Full-time hours in a supportive and professional central team.

* Ongoing temporary role with the potential for extension.

* Opportunity to work in a well-established and growing Multi-Academy Trust.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter detailing your relevant payroll experience and availability for an immediate start.

Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: £15.10

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks in line with school recruitment procedures