Senior Payroll Officer
Full time/Permanent
PO2: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £47,925 pa incl. LW
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
We are a diverse payroll team consisting of 12 members, managing the payroll operations for approximately 3,000 school staff, 3,200 corporate staff, and around 200 external school staff. We work in close collaboration with our internal & external partners and software providers to ensure the smooth function of the Oracle payroll system.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Payroll Officer to support the delivery of a high-quality, accurate and timely payroll service. The role involves providing specialist payroll advice, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and managing complex payroll calculations across a diverse workforce.
You will play a key role in supporting service improvement, mentoring staff, and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, schools and external stakeholders. The post holder will also contribute to service transformation initiatives, helping to modernise payroll processes and enhance customer experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong technical knowledge, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application :
Job Description and Person Specification
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 14 June 2026.
Shortlisting: 15 June 2026.
Interviews: 22, 23, 25 June 2026.
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Perlina Payne at [email protected] .
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
