Payroll & Pension Manager

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Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a rewarding opportunity with an attractive salary and benefit package? Join our dynamic team, and contribute to the smooth operation of payroll and pension processes within this prestigious institution.

Barking & Dagenham College are looking for a Payroll & Pensions Manager, to join us on a permanent basis full-time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £43,440 - £47,192 per annum, including London Weighting.

The role:

As the Payroll and Pensions Manager, you'll play a crucial and pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, with a full attention to details.

Your expertise will be crucial in managing key and complex reconciliations, pension schemes, regulatory compliance and timely submission of key returns to HMRC, TPS and LGPS.

Key Responsibilities of our Payroll & Pensions Manager:

• Overseeing a monthly payroll of over 550+ employees, including its subsidiary, with a full start to finish process using Resource Link software.
• All year end processes, including TPS and LGPS. Train, develop, carry out appraisals etc. Finally, support the Head of Finance to deliver any payroll related project whilst effectively managing a payroll and pension officer.
• To ensure that the Pensions/Payroll production complies with statutory requirements, good practices and the requirements of external agencies.
• Handle intricate payroll control account reconciliations, pension schemes, and RTI returns.

Our ideal Payroll & Pensions Manager should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Member of Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), or working towards CIPP
• Other relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent
• Substantial Pension/Payroll experience of operating at a senior level, preferably gained within the FE, HE, Public Sector or complex organisation
• Ability to line-manage and supervise staff
• Payroll costing and accounting principles

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!

You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding at BDC

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children's barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 13th October 2024

Interviews will be held on w/c 28/10/2024

If you would like to learn more about our Payroll & Pensions Manager role, then please click 'apply' today!

About Us

Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our staff, learners, businesses, and communities.

Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We've invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.

By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you'll benefit from:

• a competitive salary including London Weighting
• generous holiday and pension packages
• being part of a team passionate about education and success
• links with industry and CPD opportunities
• free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes

Join the team. Be part of it.

To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk