Ref: SCH-TSVT-0183 19 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.

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

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