Chief Payroll Officer

4 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Northumbria Police Full time
Deputy Finance Lead - Payroll and Pensions

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Northumbria Police is a dynamic organization that offers an excellent career opportunity for an experienced professional in payroll and pensions. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of LGPS and Police Pension Scheme legislation, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring key annual tasks are completed, leading the section in the Finance Lead's absence, and providing specialist advice on employee taxation, including ongoing pension remedy reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide support on force projects, ensuring key annual tasks are completed;
  • Lead the section in the Finance Lead's absence;
  • Assist in the management of the Force's payroll and pensions section, including planning and prioritizing workload;
  • Ensure implementation of pension remedy and relevant changes in LGPS and Police Pension Scheme in accordance with national guidance;
  • Establish position and act as 'Force Expert' in all payroll and pension matters regarding employee taxation;
  • Represent the Force at national meetings and participate in the National Police Chiefs Council technical working group in relation to pay and pensions;
  • Provide specialist advice and guidance on regulations and statutory legislation governing pay and police pensions.

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in payroll and pensions at a senior managerial level, with extensive knowledge of LGPS and Police Pension Scheme legislation, and IT skills to manipulate and analyze data in Excel.

Benefits:

  • 26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays;
  • NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme;
  • Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave;
  • Flexible working options;
  • Agile working – option to work from home;
  • Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme;
  • Corporate travel schemes;
  • Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers;
  • Discounts on shopping and eating out;
  • Cycle to work scheme.

About Northumbria Police:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our vision is to make Northumbria a safer place by delivering a high-quality policing service that is trusted by our communities. We value collaboration, innovation, and integrity, and we believe that our unique approach sets us apart from other organizations.



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