Payroll & Pensions Officer
Salary: £24,273 per annum
Hours: 36.25 per week
Contract: Permanent,
Location: Weelsby Campus, Grimsby
Closing date: 21st June 2026
About the role
We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced payroll and pensions officer to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll and provide confidential assistance to employees within the payroll function.
Benefits package includes
6 weeks holidays increasing up to 8 weeks
Employee Assistance Programme
Long Service Award every 5 years
Recommend a Friend bonus
Workplace pension scheme
Life assurance 5x annual salary
Free car parking
Linkage Employee Perks and discounts (BHSF)
Key responsibilities
Assist in preparing and processing our 3 monthly payrolls
Calculate basic wages and ensure accurate payroll entries, including overtime, deductions and benefits
Administer company pension schemes
Process employee contributions, enrolments and notifications
Liaise with pension provider
Monitor the payroll inbox
Handle internal and external queries
Support the Payroll Manager in providing data for audits and other information
Required skills and experience
CIPP qualification desired but not essential
Previous payroll experience and understanding of HMRC regulations
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-function departments
About Linkage
Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to the people we support and students.
- Independence
- Honesty
- Respect
- Teamwork
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to be all they can be.
Linkage Community Trust is proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Employer.
All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Communication is undertaken via email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. Should you be offered a role you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you a re looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application
Please note that the successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their right to work in the UK post-job offer
As an equal opportunities employer, Linkage Community Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Linkage
Safeguarding is a priority for us. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Linkage pays full regard to safer recruitment practices and we ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works in the organisation.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £24,273.00 per year
Work Location: In person
