Payroll Contract Manager

About NPW
NPW is the ethical partner of choice that keeps the child at the centre of everything we do. We care about our clients and work hard to help you achieve your aspirations. We engage with our clients to help develop our products and services to ensure that what we offer is created for schools by schools.

NPW is a not for profit mutual organisation, owned by our members. We provide a range of operational, transformational and innovative services to schools and colleges so that they can focus on improving the lives of children and young people. Our services are agile, allowing us to offer bespoke packages that meet an individual client’s needs.

NPW has been working with key stakeholders, and in particular our schools to develop a range of new products. This year we will be launching a number of these products in collaboration with pilot schools and new partners.

The role
We are currently seeking a Payroll Contract Manager to operationally manage the delivery of the company’s third-party payroll provider ensuring high quality delivery and outcomes for our customers.

The successful applicant will have experience of schools’ payroll and working knowledge of conditions of service of school staff, including Teachers and Local Government pensions. They will have sharp problem solving and analytical skills, be able to work under pressure and be able to quickly earn the respect of school leaders.

Your profile
● Previously worked in Education payroll
● Knowledge of outsourced payroll delivery and performance management
● Experience and knowledge of HR and Payroll administration systems (e.g. iTrent)

Closing date for applications is 12th September 2023.

NPW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all staff to share this commitment.