HR & Payroll Team Leader
Based at: Lincolnshire Gateway Academies
Trust Head Office at Louth Academy - Lower Campus,
North Holme Road, Louth, LN11 0HG
Required: 1 January 2026 or sooner
Annual Salary: LGAT 22 – 26 (£40,187 - £44,706) dependent on qualifications and experience
Hours: 37 per week – 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30am – 4pm on Friday
Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is looking for an experienced HR and Payroll Team Leader to work with the Trust HR Manager and team. The HR function forms part of a central Trust team supporting over 700 employees working in our 11 Academies across the Lincolnshire area. The successful candidate will;
· Be supporting Principals and senior leaders across the Trust by delivering a high-quality service, primarily focusing on payroll, recruitment and onboarding.
· Have extensive HR experience, preferably within the education sector
· Hold a relevant HR and/or Payroll qualification or be working towards one
· Work confidently with our external payroll bureau to ensure delivery of accurate payroll and pension provision
· Have experience with HR MIS systems and statutory reporting
· Have a high degree of flexibility to cover the demands of the role including driving to sites within our Trust for meetings
· Be organised, proactive and able to work to strict deadlines
In return we offer;
· A supportive and positive team
· Continuing Professional Development and study
· Competitive salary, LGPS pension and leave entitlement
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Cycle to Work scheme
If you have the skills and experience to meet the demands of this role then we would love to hear from you.
To arrange an informal discussion please contact Angela Davis, HR Manager on
Please apply via our company website:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of this process, all successful applicants are required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. Other checks including social media will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,187.00-£44,706.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/10/2025