Payroll & Benefits Officer

North London Collegiate School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Officer to manage the payroll function, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. Applicants should have proven experience in payroll management and the ability to handle sensitive information.

Benefits

Membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme

Free lunches during term time

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Schemes

Fee remission

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll processes.
• Knowledge of employment tax regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own and run the in-house payroll function end-to-end.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Manage pensions and benefits administration.

Skills

Payroll management

Employment tax expertise

Pensions and benefits administration

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

PAYROLL & BENEFITS OFFICER

Working 24 hours per week (over 3 days). FTE salary £36,150 - £39,904 depending on skills and experience. Actual pro rated salary £21,607 - £23,851. Initially this is a fixed term contract for one year, working all year round. Required as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a new Payroll & Benefits Officer who will own and run the in-house payroll function end-to-end, with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies. The role includes responsibility for payroll management, employment tax expertise, along with pensions and benefits administration.

We can offer

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.


• A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.


• The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.


• A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.


• Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to apply

• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.


• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.


• The vacancy closes on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.


• Interview date: Monday 17th November 2025.


• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ