About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Payroll, Pension and Benefits Compliance Lead to join our Trust. This key role will be responsible for ensuring the effective management, governance, and compliance of payroll, pension, and employee benefits processes across the Trust.

The successful candidate will provide expert leadership and oversight to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks, including HMRC regulations, the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). They will play a pivotal role in maintaining robust controls, managing audits, mitigating risk, and driving continuous improvement across payroll and benefits operations.

Working closely with HR, Finance, school leaders, external providers, and key stakeholders, the postholder will ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and pension services while supporting the Trust's commitment to excellence, transparency, and employee wellbeing.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you? BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

·Enhanced and flexible PPA

· Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme

· Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access

· Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme

· Cycle to work

· Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice

· Lifestyle and discount savings

· Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest

· 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be short listed and appointed.