Payroll & Pensions Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to manage payroll processes and ensure statutory compliance. The role includes liaising with payroll providers and overseeing pension administration. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll and/or pensions, strong IT skills, and relevant GCSE qualifications. This position offers a supportive work environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in payroll and/or pensions administration.
• Experience of processing reconciliation, statutory returns and supporting audits.
• Experience of working in education or public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Key role in payroll and pension related activities.
• Liaising with outsourced payroll provider for timely payroll processing.
• Overseeing pension administration for compliance.

Skills

Experience in payroll administration

Experience in pensions administration

Good IT Skills

Strong knowledge of statutory compliance

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English at level 4 or above

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll & Pensions Officer

Hours: 29.20 hours per week, All year Round

Salary – Grade 4 (point 23-31) Actual Salary: £27,547p.a. to £33,416p.a. (FTE £34,434p.a. to £41,771p.a.)

Based at Central Trust - Cockshut Hill or Ninestiles

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

About this Role

Summit Learning Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll & Pensions Officer to join the centralised finance team.

In return, we will offer you an opportunity to develop this important role within a vibrant and innovative trust which is seeking to improve educational standards for all our learners.

This role will be based at Cockshut Hill or Ninestiles School. However on occasion travel to other Trust sites and home working may be required.

About our Trust

https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in payroll and pension related activities for Summit Learning Trust.
• Be responsible for liaising with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and pensions for all colleagues across our Trust.
• Oversee pension administration, ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory regulations.

About You

• Hold GCSE’s including Maths and English at level 4 or above or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience of working in payroll and/or pensions administration
• Experience of processing reconciliation, statutory returns and supporting audits
• Experience of working in education, public sector or multi-site organisation is desirable
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, pensions administration and statutory compliance
• Good IT Skills, including Excel and payroll/HR Systems We are happy to explore flexible working, subject to the operational requirements of the role.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Lucy Lee, Finance Director at [e-mail]

Closing date of 7th January 2026 at 12pm

Interview date to be confirmed

Apply Here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/4004/EDV-2025-SLT-18367

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check, and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [e-mail].