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NILGOSC, the administering authority for the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland, is a well‑respected public sector body responsible for managing the pensions of thousands of members across councils, education bodies and other participating employers. With a strong focus on accuracy, governance and high‑quality service delivery, NILGOSC offers a stable working environment, excellent employee support and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the pension payments of over 50,000 scheme members.

Your new role

• Oversee the monthly and annual pension payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Allocate workloads, support the team and monitor performance standards.
• Handle complex queries such as overpayments, re‑employment cases and pension benefit calculations.
• Maintain accurate member records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train, develop and support payroll staff through coaching, reviews and regular team meetings.
• Manage staffing levels, approve leave and monitor attendance.
• Improve payroll processes, resolve issues and support system or procedure updates.
• Prepare reports, assist with projects and represent the organisation at external events when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Five GCSEs including Maths and English, and a CIPP qualification or Level 3+ payroll‑related qualification with relevant experience;
  OR GCSEs plus four years’ relevant payroll experience;
  OR GCSEs plus Level 5/6 qualification and two years’ relevant experience.
• Experience running an end‑to‑end computerised payroll for 100+ employees (ideally 200+).
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory calculations.
• At least one year’s experience supervising or checking the work of others.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, able to deal with complex queries and provide training.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and experience using payroll systems.
• Willingness to work towards or maintain a CIPP advanced payroll or pension qualification.

What you'll get in return

• A permanent role within a respected public body.
• Competitive salary and attractive public‑sector benefits.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Strong work‑life balance with flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development and progression.
• The chance to lead a dedicated team and make a positive impact on service delivery.
• Involvement in varied work including projects, process improvements and external events.

What you need to do now

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