Payroll and Pensions Officer

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Towns Gate; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bright Futures Educational Trust in the Manchester area, with its Head Office in Flixton, is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Officer in a part-time, hybrid role. To start ASAP, with Bright Futures Grade 6 Points 21–25 and an actual salary of £23,390 - £25,663.

You will oversee accurate and timely payroll and pensions administration for colleagues, working with our People and Finance teams, payroll provider and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and pensions administration.
• Ensure employees are paid correctly and statutory obligations are met.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and pensions for colleagues within the Trust.
• Collaborate with People and Finance teams, payroll provider and pension schemes.
• Support ongoing improvements to payroll processes and controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Pensions administration

Data accuracy

Job description

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The Hub
Irlam Road
Flixton
M41 6NA
www.bright-futures.co.uk

PAYROLL AND PENSIONS OFFICER
To start: ASAP
Bright Futures Grade 6 Points 21 – 25
Part Time 4 Days per week Term Time plus 2 weeks
Actual Salary: £23,390 - £25,663

About this Role

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a rewarding role within a values-driven organisation? Do you take pride in delivering an accurate, efficient and confidential payroll service while supporting colleagues across a growing organisation?

About the Role

As Payroll & Pensions Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll and pensions administration for colleagues across the Trust. Working closely with our People and Finance teams, payroll provider and pension schemes, you will ensure employees are paid correctly, statutory obligations are met, and payroll and pensions processes continue to develop and improve.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys building positive relationships, solving problems and contributing to continuous improvement.
The role is a flexible hybrid role, based mainly at our Head Office in Flixton.

Closing Date - 20 September 2026
Selection Day - TBC