Payroll and Pensions Manager

Employer
Inspire Education Group
Location
Stamford, Lincolnshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£37,527
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
4th February 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1530686
Job Reference
REQ000542
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1530686

Salary -        £37,527 per annum

Hours -        37 hours per week, all year round

Contract -    Permanent

Location -    Stamford College

Closing Date - 4th February 2026

Stamford College is seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Manager to lead the delivery of accurate, compliant and customer-focused payroll and pension services across the IEG group

About the role

You will play a key role within the Finance team, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time and that all payroll and pension activities meet statutory, contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and delivery of monthly payrolls

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and Financial Regulations

• Produce payroll reports, journals and forecasts for management accounts

• Manage statutory and contractual payments, including sick pay and family leave

• Act as the main point of contact for payroll and pension queries

• Liaise with HMRC, auditors, pension providers and external agencies

• Coordinate pension administration, including auto-enrolment and end-of-year processes

• Work closely with HR on pay awards and employee changes

• Maintain a high standard of customer service and data confidentiality

About you

You will have proven experience in a payroll role, strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pension administration, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be organised, analytical and able to meet tight deadlines while working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will also hold:

• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)

• A relevant Level 3 qualification

• CIPP Payroll qualification at Level 4

• Strong IT skills and experience using computerised payroll systems

If this sounds like the role for you please apply now!

Safeguarding Statement:

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Inspire Education Group

Inspire Education Group