HR & Payroll Team LeaderEDV/2025/LGAT/87707

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust; Louth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational trust based in Louth is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll Team Leader to support its HR function. The successful candidate will focus on payroll, recruitment, and onboarding for over 700 employees in 11 Academies. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, preferably in education, and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive pension and leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience, preferably in the education sector.
• Experience with external payroll systems for accurate payroll delivery.
• High degree of flexibility to meet the role demands.

Responsibilities

• Support Principals and senior leaders with payroll, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll and pension provision.
• Organize work to meet strict deadlines.

Skills

HR management

Payroll processing

Recruitment

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

HR and/or Payroll qualification

Tools

HR MIS systems

Job description

Overview

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

Role

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

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail]

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.