Job Description

Salary £36,363 - £40,777 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for systems and service excellence? Join our Finance Service at County Hall and play a key role in delivering high-quality payroll services to over 35,000 employees across the North West.

As a Payroll Technical Specialist on the Payroll Service Development Team, you will:

• Develop and provide training to internal Payroll team members and customers/end users
• Be involved in developing increased customer engagement activities to user groups across LCC, schools and academies
• Provide technical support on complex payroll and pension matters, including PAYE, NIC, and pension reconciliations
• Produce meaningful management information and support project delivery within agreed cost, time, and quality parameters

What we're looking for:

• 4 GCSEs (A–C) including Maths and English
• Proven experience in a large, complex payroll environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide technical guidance
• Experience in producing management reports and delivering training

Closing Date: 05/07/2026 Interview Date: TBC

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring – Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

For further information please contact Alison Brown, alison.brown1@lancashire.gov.uk

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