Financial Management and Payroll Service Team Leader – 477734

Overview

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) is a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled people, individuals with long-term conditions, and carers to live independently. Everything we do is grounded in human rights, inclusion, and collaboration—placing people at the heart of our work.

Position

Financial Management and Payroll Service Team Leader

Salary: £31,200 per annum (1 FTE)

Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2030 (with potential extension subject to funding and performance)

Location: The city of Edinburgh and the Lothians (hybrid working with office base in Edinburgh)

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, quality assurance and ongoing development of LCIL’s Financial Management and Payroll Service.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, maintain robust financial controls, support audits and compliance activities, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the service.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering payroll and financial management services that support approximately 600 employers and around 1,000 Personal Assistants each month.
• Contribute to strategic service development and wider direction of LCIL while ensuring services remain person-centred, accessible and financially sustainable.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills with substantial experience in payroll administration, credit control and service delivery.
• Excellent communication and ability to build effective partnerships, support staff development and manage complex workloads across multiple service areas.
• Knowledge and experience of payroll processing, financial controls, audits, compliance requirements, and staff management are essential.
• Experience of SDS, ILF, Independent Living principles, or the Social Model of Disability would be advantageous.

Why Join LCIL

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Additional Information

• PVG membership is required for successful applicants
• We welcome questions about the recruitment process – contact Caitlin McPherson at HR@lothiancil.org.uk
• To apply, please complete a statement of interest and return this to HR@lothiancil.org.uk
• Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026 at 1pm
• Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
• LCIL is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from Disabled people are particularly welcome. We are also a disability confident employer and will provide any support needed throughout the recruitment process – please contact HR@lothiancil.org.uk if you require assistance.

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