Payroll and Pensions Officer

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city offering high-quality vocational technical and professional education to learners of all ages from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to growstrengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive inclusive curriculum we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities including electric vehicle tech construction and digital skills ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our team in a key business support role. You will play an important part in helping the College run smoothly and efficiently contributing to the overall learner and staff experience.

Whether supporting students staff systems or services youll bring a positive approach and a strong focus on customer service teamwork and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic forward-thinking college where your skills and contribution are truly valued.

As a Payroll & Pensions Officer you will play a key role in supporting both HR and Payroll functions ensuring smooth and efficient processes across the employee lifecycle. Youll provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team maintain accurate payroll records. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Colleges HR systems and ensuring that all salary and pension information is provided to the Colleges external payroll and pensions provider in an accurate and timely manner resulting in staff being paid correctly and salary/pension reports are available as required. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to HR and payroll administration.

Requirements

Must-Have:

CPP Payroll Qualification or equivalent

Level 2 in English & Maths

Experience providing generalist Payroll support

Experience of using CINTRA or comparable HR & Payroll systems

Experience within an Educational setting

Experience of working with hourly employees and Term time only holiday calculations

Desirable:

Experience within an Education HR Function

Knowledge of TPS and LGPS Pension schemes

What we offer

Free on-site parking including EV charging points

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement 34 days plus statutory bank holidays

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail travel and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply please complete our online application form which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

References will be required from your most recent employer.