Payroll ManagerHours: Full-Time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £44,956Location: Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TL
The Role
Clare College is seeking a Payroll Manager. Job responsibilities include processing the monthly payroll for Fellows and College Staff, producing the Gender Pay Gap report with assistance from the Head of HR, and administering the three Pension Schemes that the College operates.
About Us
Founded in 1326, Clare College is the second oldest of the 31 colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the more progressive and informal, it is renowned as a college that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward‑thinking, and inclusive. Clare College has a small number of academic employees and around 150 non‑academic staff across a wide range of departments (including Housekeeping, Hospitality, Buildings and Maintenance, Porters, Finance and Tutorial). Staff support the academic mission of the College as well as its commercial conferencing business.
Situated in the bustling heart of Cambridge, Clare College offers not only a prestigious setting but also exquisite surroundings, featuring some of the region’s most renowned gardens overlooking the River Cam. Our commitment to academic distinction is complemented by an ethos of inclusivity and forward‑thinking, fostering an exceptional and inspiring work environment.
About You
You will be an experienced Payroll professional able to work with limited supervision and support.
You will be working with our employee records on the payroll system, which includes sickness and our EAP programme, as well as regular reconciliation of PAYE, NIC, pension, Student Loan, Tax Credits and any other payroll deductions and credits paid over to HM Revenue & Customs and other institutions. You will prepare all statutory returns and forms for all payrolls including RTI returns and FPS/EPS returns as well as the year‑end procedure on Sage and producing and issuing P60s.
Remuneration for this role will be up to £44,956. There will be a four‑month probationary period. The post holder will be eligible for a bonus every year and free lunch in College on working days. We also offer membership of a defined pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and free parking.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to the principles of equal opportunities, diversity and respect and want to be known as an employer that invests in its staff, recognising and rewarding them for their commitment.
No agencies please.
Application Deadline
The closing date for this position is 18 June 2026. Interviews will be taking place shortly afterwards.
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