THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a detail-loving, people-focused Payroll Coordinator to join Bamford Collection and help keep our weekly & monthly payrolls running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is at the heart of our people processes, bringing together accurate information from across the business and working closely with our third-party payroll bureau to ensure everyone is paid accurately and on time.
You’ll be the go-to person for payroll questions across the Collection, building strong relationships with stakeholders and help simplify payroll for our teams along the way. If you enjoy working with data, love keeping things organised, and take pride in supporting people through clear and compliant processes, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact across a diverse and growing business.
Location: This role is based at our Head Office on Daylesford Farm, Gloucestershire. You are required to be on-site for this role.
Hours: Part-Time, 24 hours per week.
Whilst we are open to flexibility around hours, please note that Monday & Tuesday are non-negotiable working days.
£21,000 per annum based on 3 days, (FTE £35,000 per annum).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and prepare weekly & monthly payroll reports for submission to our third-party payroll bureau.
Collate and reconcile timesheets, hours worked, and other payroll-related data from across Bamford Collection.
Work closely with managers and department heads to gather any updates regarding new starters, leavers, or changes in contracts.
Ensure all payroll data is complete, accurate, and submitted within weekly deadlines.
Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries and issues, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.
Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Support new process rollouts, ensuring consistency and clarity across all teams.
Collaborate with our third-party payroll bureau to address any discrepancies or adjustments required post-submission.
Support payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing development and efficiency of the payroll function (including future system upgrades)
Support the people function with any monthly or ad-hoc data collation, KPI’s and analysis.
SKILLS YOU WILL BRING
Experience in working with varied pay cycles (weekly & monthly) across a variety of employment types and shift patterns (office & operational).
Previous experience in a payroll administration role or similar support function.
Payroll qualification is desirable but not essential.
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and review.
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight weekly deadlines.
Good working knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), conditional formulas, data manipulation, and working with spreadsheets confidently.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with multiple departments.
Understanding of data protection and the importance of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Fourth Hospitality system experience is desirable.
Payroll integration and systems implementation experience would be highly desirable.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.
