Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the People Division to lead the Pay and Pensions Shared Services team and functions. LPFT Payroll and Pensions Shared Services manages and provides the Payroll and Pensions administration function for over 20,000 employees with both weekly and monthly payrolls for both the trust as host and other NHS organisations within Lincolnshire and beyond, as well as further pensions services to a small number of other clients.
This position is the strategic lead and decision maker on Payroll and Pensions Shared Services matters, a full time permanent role based on the outskirts of Lincoln, and will be accountable for the effective, responsive, modern and efficient Payroll and Pensions administration function.
The ideal candidate will be a values driven individual, a compassionate leader with a relevant Payroll and Pensions qualification and, demonstrable experience. They will have a track record in leading and managing large teams, managing clients and change management to the highest governance and professional standards.
Candidates must also possess excellent communication, influencing and IT skills.
Previous experience of the NHS is desirable.
In return we can offer a varied role and support in helping you develop.
Main duties of the job
To be the strategic lead and decision maker on Payroll and Pensions Shared Services matters for LPFT and all related clients, and the role will work within agreed key performance indicators set with the trust and its clients.
To formulate, plan, lead, manage and develop the provision of Payroll and Pensions Shared Services for LPFT ensuring they are delivered to the highest governance and professional standards and that decisions of the trust are supported by complete and accurate financial information. To perform the "head of profession role" in relation to Payroll and Pensions Shared Services and to provide consistent advice to the trust on all related matters.
To contribute to achieving the vision, purpose, and values of LPFT, and deliver customer focused outcomes in the most efficient and cost-effective manner in accordance with the Trusts strategic plan.
LPFT Payroll and Pensions Shared Services manages and provides the Payroll and Pensions administration function for over 20,000 employees for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Lincolnshire Community NHS Trust, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and further pensions services to a small number of GP Practices and Lincolnshire County Council.
The Payroll & Pensions services are delivered at Shared Service Centre at Henshaw House, in Lincoln by a team of over 30 staff. .
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- Childcare Vouchers
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Amy Beeton via email at amy.beeton@nhs.net or by telephone 07764483560
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- Childcare Vouchers
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Amy Beeton via email at amy.beeton@nhs.net or by telephone 07764483560
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
- A payroll specific qualification (such as The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Diploma in Payroll Management
- Membership of the CIPP (or equivalent professional association) and professionally up to date.
- ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Specialised knowledge of payroll and pensions service requirements
Desirable
- Specialised knowledge of payroll and pensions service requirements
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership ability
- Ability to build and monitor partnerships
- Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
- High standard of numeracy and IT skills
- Demonstrate being a champion for change and used to managing within an uncertain/unstable environment
- Able to work on own initiative and perform well in a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met.
- Ability to be flexible but firm and use sound judgement when decision making
- Understands the need for a high standard of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
- A payroll specific qualification (such as The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Diploma in Payroll Management
- Membership of the CIPP (or equivalent professional association) and professionally up to date.
- ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Specialised knowledge of payroll and pensions service requirements
Desirable
- Specialised knowledge of payroll and pensions service requirements
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership ability
- Ability to build and monitor partnerships
- Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
- High standard of numeracy and IT skills
- Demonstrate being a champion for change and used to managing within an uncertain/unstable environment
- Able to work on own initiative and perform well in a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met.
- Ability to be flexible but firm and use sound judgement when decision making
- Understands the need for a high standard of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
