People & Payroll Administrator

About Us

At Watergrove Trust, our guiding mission is to be ever ‘Providing More’ to the communities we serve, enabling life in all its fullness. We thrive on a culture of coaching, challenging, and innovating. As a family-friendly employer, we support our staff with a collaborative environment, excellent professional development, and modern hybrid working options.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised People & Payroll Administrator to join our Central Trust Team. This dual-focused role provides vital transactional and administrative support across both our Human Resources (People) and Payroll functions.

Operating under the guidance of our wider Trust People team, you will ensure the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately compile, check, and input monthly payroll variations (claims, overtime, etc.), track sickness absence data on Arbor, and act as a supportive first point of contact for routine pay, pension, and software queries.
• Deliver end-to-end admin support for vacancies, manage interview logistics, and execute strict Safer Recruitment compliance checks (DBS, Right to Work) to keep our Single Central Record audit-ready.
• Maintain secure electronic employee files, issue standard contract variation letters, manage leaver processes, and track mandatory training compliance.

Why work for the Watergrove Trust?

Benefits we offer:

• Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 15%
• Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible annual leave entitlement including all bank holidays

How to Apply

Link to apply- https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/people-payroll-administrator/

Please complete our online application form by clicking the blue apply button below. For an informal discussion about the role or flexible working options, please contact the Central Trust People Team.

Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 23:59pm

Interviews: Tuesday 4 August 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we only reach out to successfully shortlisted candidates. Therefore, if you haven’t heard from us by the interview date, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks and usual satisfactory pre-employment clearances.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.