PERMANENT POST 

37 HOURS PER WEEK 

FULL YEAR 

BAND E POINT 1-2 £29,777 - £30,296

APPRENTICE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to join the central Finance and Payroll team to undertake the role of Payroll and Finance Officer.

Working alongside the Senior Payroll and Finance Officer, the Payroll and Finance Officer will provide an accurate and effective payroll service for all staff employed across Changing Lives Learning Trust.

This is a very varied and demanding role with scope for development and you will be exposed to a variety of payroll and financial tasks, working within statutory financial guidelines and requirements. The role will primarily be based in the payroll department with some exposure to the finance processes.

Experience and an understanding of payroll processes, legal requirements, Teachers and Local Government Pension Schemes are essential to this role. 

You will be expected to contribute to developments in our payroll and finance service offering to our academies/schools and build effective professional working relationships with employees at all levels.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be organised, flexible and able to work under pressure to meet the required payroll deadlines.
• Be able to work on own initiative, think independently and be creative in contributing to a supportive environment where you can learn new skills. 
• Have effective communication skills.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Be a strong team player with the ability to work on their own initiative and make judgements within the boundaries of the role. 
• Demonstrate personal integrity, high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

If you would like a conversation about the role please contact Laura Watson, Chief Finance Officer via email watsonl@changinglives.education.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.