Payroll and Pension Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
Livewell Southwest is seeking an experienced Payroll and Pension Manager to lead and oversee its payroll and pension functions. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, managing pension administration, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The manager will lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement, and provide expert advice to stakeholders. This is a key opportunity to support employees and contribute to the organisation's financial success.
Essential criteria
- Relevant Professional Qualification such as CIPP Diploma of Payroll and Pension Management or considerable relevant experience, knowledge and expertise in the management of a pensions team.
- Membership of CIPP or equivalent professional association.
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- Specific Skills
- Able to work to a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency in keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met.
- Flexible and adaptable attitude.
- Understands the need for a high standard of integrity, work outputs, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Previous experience of managing within a diverse Payroll and Pensions Department.
- Working knowledge of NEST / defined benefits and NHS Pension Scheme regulations and NHS terms and conditions of employment or similar terms and conditions.
- Working Knowledge of ESR. (a computerised payroll/ HR information system), Pensions Online or a similar pensions system.
- Staff Management and Change Management Skills
- Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment.
- Understanding of the culture and accountability and governance of the public sector with an awareness of commercial approaches.
- Relevant Professional Qualification such as CIPP Diploma of Payroll and Pension Management or considerable relevant experience, knowledge and expertise in the management of a pensions team.
- Membership of CIPP or equivalent professional association.
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- Specific Skills
- Able to work to a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency in keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met.
- Flexible and adaptable attitude.
- Understands the need for a high standard of integrity, work outputs, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Previous experience of managing within a diverse Payroll and Pensions Department.
- Working knowledge of NEST / defined benefits and NHS Pension Scheme regulations and NHS terms and conditions of employment or similar terms and conditions.
- Working Knowledge of ESR. (a computerised payroll/ HR information system), Pensions Online or a similar pensions system.
- Staff Management and Change Management Skills
- Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment.
- Understanding of the culture and accountability and governance of the public sector with an awareness of commercial approaches.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Livewell Southwest
Payroll and Pension Manager
The closing date is 03 September 2026
Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Finding the right person to lead payroll and pension services is vital to ensuring our workforce is paid accurately, supported effectively, and receives the highest standard of service. At Livewell Southwest, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Pensions and Payroll Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of our payroll and pension functions.
As the Pensions and Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused payroll and pensions service across the organisation. Leading a dedicated team, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, oversee pension administration and regulatory compliance, and work closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and service excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to play a key role in supporting our employees while contributing to the financial and operational success of Livewell Southwest.
If you are an experienced payroll and pensions professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to
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