Payroll and Benefits Officer

Payroll and Benefits Officer

Full-time position based at the Chichester campus. Salary: £32,080 to £34,610 per annum. Contractual hours: 37 hours per week.

Job Details

Job Category/Type: Professional Services. Date posted: 24/06/2026. Reference: RQ.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Officer to join our friendly and supportive team based at the Chichester campus. Supporting the Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will help ensure the provision of a high-quality payroll and benefits service, offering a full customer focused service with accurate and timely payments of staff salaries and expenses as well as third party payments and liaising with external bodies; ensuring the University meets its statutory obligations and objectives.

You will understand the importance of accurate and timely processing of payroll and expenses and have experience of a wide range of payroll practices and procedures as well as proficient knowledge of pension schemes. A proactive approach to work and learning new skills with the ability to work on your own initiative is a must together with a high standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail. You will need good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to build relationships and respect confidentiality.

You'll be joining a highly professional, committed student focused community and work within a small, friendly and flexible payroll team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

Benefits

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• Hybrid working.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal and professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Application Support

Enquiries are welcomed by Gayle Austin Hogg, Head of Financial Control () and Yvonne Young, Payroll and Benefits Manager (). Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK. All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer. If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team at .

Closing and Interview Dates

• Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
• Interview Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.