Trust HR and Payroll Lead

Ref: SCH-TSVT-0183 27 day(s) remaining
Establishment: The Sea View Central Team Location: Sea View Trust, Clod Lane, Haslingden BB4 6LR Salary: 41771.00 - 46142.00 Department: Admin Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 15/09/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 23/09/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP31 - SCP35

The Role

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of HR and payroll across a dynamic and growing multi-academy Trust? We are seeking a Trust HR & Payroll Lead to deliver a high-quality, compliant, and efficient HR and payroll service across our settings in Blackpool, Haslingden, and Preston.


About the Role

As the Trust HR & Payroll Lead, you will:

  • Lead and manage our HR and payroll systems (Sam People and Sam Recruit)
  • Drive strategic HR planning and compliance reporting
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and induction across all Trust settings
  • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including safeguarding and safer recruitment
  • Support the transition to Sam People payroll in April 2026
  • Collaborate with senior leaders, external HR services, and academy teams
  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing


What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, with CIPD membership (or willingness to work towards)
  • Experienced in leading HR and payroll services, ideally in education or a similar setting
  • Skilled in using HR systems (Sam People/Arbor desirable)
  • A strategic thinker with strong operational delivery and attention to detail
  • A confident communicator and relationship builder
  • Committed to safeguarding, equality, and the Trust’s values


Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking Trust with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development
  • Work in a flexible, hybrid environment with opportunities for professional growth
  • Make a meaningful impact across multiple educational settings


Related Documents

Job description and person specification SVT - Trust HR & Payroll Lead (Unique MF) - Grade H2 (Aug 2025).pdf Download
Information Pack Central Team Candidate Info Pack June 2025.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

The Sea View Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS, medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must therefore disclose details of cautions, bind-overs, reprimands, final warnings and convictions, including ‘spent convictions’ prior to interview.

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be provided with a Criminal Record Self Declaration Form. This form must be completed prior to interview. Any failure to disclose such information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. However, it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.



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Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 6LR

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