HR and Payroll Advisor

Are you passionate about people and precision? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Advisor to support our growing team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the go-to expert for payroll processing, queries, and pension administration—ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, and that our HR operations run smoothly.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across departments, providing guidance on payroll processes, supporting the HR team, and helping to shape a positive employee experience. You’ll need to be thorough and meticulous, with the ability to spot and correct payroll discrepancies to ensure every employee receives the correct pay. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and take pride in getting the details right, we’d love to hear from you.

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added.  The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.