Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager REF: 2817

PO9: £73,266 pa rising in annual increments to £78,090 inc LW. 

Permanent and Full Time

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:

As Payroll Manager, you will lead the delivery of a comprehensive, accurate and customer‑focused payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time in full compliance with legislation, regulations and Council policies. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Payroll and Pensions, you will manage and develop a high‑performing payroll team, fostering a positive, inclusive culture and embedding continuous improvement across all payroll operations.

The role has a strong operational and strategic focus. You will oversee statutory compliance (including PAYE, National Insurance and multiple pension schemes), manage complex payroll reconciliations and year‑end processes, and act as the Council’s professional lead on payroll matters. You will also work closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders to deliver joined‑up services, support payroll digital transformation, and develop the payroll function as a value‑adding, data‑led service, including delivering payroll bureau services to schools and external clients.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linda D’Souza at [email protected].

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 & Person Specification

Applications without a supporting statement with your CV may not be considered.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

"Previous candidates need not apply"

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 27 September 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

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.