Payroll and Pensions Manager

Location: HeadquartersRipley

Salary: £45,718 – £50,788 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date:  6^th July 2025 (midnight)

Interviews: Week commencing 14^th July 2025

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people.

The Role

We’re looking for a Payroll and Pensions Manager to join our Corporate Finance department. It’s a busy, rewarding role where your work truly matters. Payroll might be behind the scenes, but it’s at the heart of everything we do. By ensuring our staff are paid accurately and on time, you’ll be helping our teams stay focused on what they do best – protecting the public and keeping Derbyshire safe.

As Payroll and Pensions Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll and pension payments and contributions for all employees. You’ll ensure compliance with statutory regulations, manage relationships with external providers, and support internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team to deliver end-to-end payroll processing and payment for all staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC and other statutory bodies.
• Oversee pension scheme administration, including auto-enrolment, contributions, and reporting.
• Lead on payroll audits and ensure all records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless data flow and reporting.
• Manage and mentor the Deputy Payroll and Pension Manager.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll and pension matters, including legislative changes.
• Manage relationships with payroll software providers and pension scheme administrators.
• Continuously improve payroll and pension processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage the implications of pension remedy changes such as McCloud and Matthews.

Required Qualifications and Experience

You will be a team leader with the experience and technical knowledge to ensure accurate processing, recording and security of pay and pension information. You will be able to demonstrate continued CPD and up to date knowledge of relevant employee related taxes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent.
• Significant experience in payroll and pensions administration.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment.
• Experience with pension schemes such as LGPS and FPS.

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

What We Offer in Return

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working hours
• Agile working (60% office based)
• Family friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, access to the services gyms
• Employee discount scheme and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Equality, Safeguarding, and Vetting Information

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Please note as the role will be based at HQ at Ripley successful applicants will need to undertake Police Security Vetting procedures at the appropriate level.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=943

Contact information

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