Payroll Advisor

Salary

Band H Point 24 to 27 £35,412 - £38,220 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching, Human Resources

Date posted

20/05/2026

Job reference

REQ23063

Place Partnership Trust

Maltby Grammar Business Hub

Braithwell Road

Maltby

Rotherham

S66 8AA.

Contract: Permanent.

Applications Close: 5th June 2026.

Contract Type: Full Time.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll Advisor to lead our end-to-end payroll service, ensuring every colleague across our Trust is paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Working within our central HR Shared Services function, the successful candidate will manage the relationship with our external payroll provider and respond to complex payroll, pension, and salary queries from colleagues across the Trust.

The role requires demonstrable experience in payroll management, reconciliation, validation, authorisation, audits, and year-end processes. They will combine strong numerical, analytical and IT skills with excellent relationship management both internally and externally. Reporting to the HR Operations Manager and line managing the Payroll Assistant, they will build capacity, resilience, and high standards within the payroll function.

Working closely with both the HR and Finance Shared Services Teams, the Payroll Advisor will undertake work specific to the education sector, including supporting the timely submission of the School Workforce Census (SWC) and the accurate administration and reconciliation of Teachers’ Pensions (TPS) and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). They will ensure working with our third party payroll provider that statutory payments, auto-enrolment duties and HMRC requirements are met, maintaining clear audit trails across multiple academies.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering an excellent customer experience, with the confidence to challenge data and resolve anomalies. They will strengthen controls and streamline processes, so our payroll service remains robust, responsive, and fit for purpose in a busy, people-centred education environment.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• Experienced in statutory payroll compliance and pension scheme processes, including TPS and LGPS.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and data-driven.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to explain complex matters clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.
• Proactive and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Positive, collaborative, and an effective team player with strong leadership skills.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care and education of young people.

Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. Both organisations shared a clear ambition - to grow our families of schools, extend the impact of our work, and ensure more children, families and communities could benefit from high-quality education.

We recognise that by coming together, we will create a larger organisation with greater capacity to deliver exceptional learning experiences, strengthen school improvement, and contribute more meaningfully to the wider education system. From 1 September 2026, we will comprise 12 academies, supporting children and young people from early years through to Post 16.

We treat people with care and compassion, building belonging, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength, and as such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. For full details, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact ***email_hidden***.

Closing Date: Friday 5 June 2026 at 9am.

Interviews are expected to take place between: 9 June to 12 June 2026.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, further details of which can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

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Payroll Advisor | Maltby Learning Trust