Payroll Officer

Ashgate Hospicecare; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in Chesterfield seeks a Payroll Officer to deliver accurate monthly payroll and handle pension schemes. The role requires experience in payroll, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. A flexible working approach is encouraged, allowing for a blend of home and hospice work. Benefits include generous holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance scheme

Training opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong previous experience in payroll.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Good time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly payroll for all staff.
• Administer and process pension schemes.
• Calculate and process statutory pay entitlements.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Job description

About the role

Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Full‑time (37.5 hours per week) with flexible working. Job shares are welcome.

Join our team as a Payroll Officer and make a difference!

You will be joining the People Services team – a small, values‑driven group that delivers professional services to our 380 staff and almost 1,000 volunteers. The role will also work closely with the Finance team and expects staff to work flexibly from home or the hospice while checking in each morning for support and collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly payroll for all staff, ensuring compliance with legislation, HMRC and regulatory reporting.
• Administer and process our three pension schemes.
• Calculate and process statutory pay entitlements, additional payments and benefits as set out in hospice policy.
• Maintain and improve our payroll system (Cascade) and associated processes.
• Support staff and managers with payroll queries, audits, reporting and process improvements.

What you’ll bring

• Strong previous experience in payroll.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Good time‑management skills, flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Open to change and looking for ways to improve payroll processes.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll legislation and changes that affect staff pay. Demonstrates behaviours that support Hospice values.

About Ashgate

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, provides free palliative and end‑of‑life care for adults with life‑limiting or incurable illnesses. Last year we cared for over 2,400 people and aim to support patients and their families through symptom management, information, and emotional support, including bereavement services.

We are also campaigners for sustainable end‑of‑life care funding in the UK and continually invest in our services and workforce.

Our values

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open and inclusive.

Benefits of joining us

• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• A flexible working approach, including options such as job‑sharing.
• A Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of a bike or new gadget.
• The Westfield Health Cash Plan, giving money back on treatments such as physiotherapy, dental care and eye tests.
• Free access to Westfield Rewards with discounts at many high‑street retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering free, round‑the‑clock support.
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
• A life assurance scheme providing peace of mind for you and those important to you up to age 65.
• Commitment to personal and professional development with training opportunities.
• Free on‑site parking when working at the hospice.
• Discounted onsite café at our Old Brampton site available to all staff.
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing and time for self‑care.

Additional information

• Successful candidates must complete a Standard DBS check as part of the pre‑employment process.
• All staff are encouraged and, where possible, required to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and receive the flu jab unless a compelling reason not to exists.
• For any recruitment assistance, our HR team is available by e‑mail or phone.

Additional support for candidates

• Our recruitment process is inclusive, fair and accessible to everyone.
• We offer reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions or long‑term health needs.
• We guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets essential criteria for the role, in line with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion commitment.
• All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help them prepare.

Accessibility resources

• Contact the Disability Employment Service or Youth Employment Service for assistance completing the online application; email address available on request.
• Share your Health Adjustment Passport if you wish – this helps us understand and support any adjustments you may need. It can also serve your own benefit, even if you choose not to share it.
• Access to Work scheme – a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work with a health condition or disability, including support for recruitment. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage.

For further guidance or information

• Resources for disabled jobseekers.
• Reed in Partnership Chesterfield Office – call reference on request.
• Disability Employment Service Derbyshire County Council – contact details available online.

Job details

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Experience: Years required unspecified (minimum relevant experience expected).
• Vacancy: 1
• Monthly salary: £27,817 – £30,697

To learn more about the role, please contact Aimee Bagshawe, Head of People Services.

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the “Apply Now” button on our website. Direct applications to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 22nd or 23rd October.