Lancashire County Council is looking for a Payroll Officer Employee Life Cycle. It’s a 5-month fixed-term, full or part-time post based in Preston, with hybrid working, paying £26,847 to £29,071 a year. Applications close on Sunday 29 November 2026.
About the role
Works within Payroll Services, supporting accurate and timely payroll and pensions administration for over 33,000 employees across schools, councils and academy clients. Works to monthly deadlines as part of a team with two team leaders and four senior colleagues.
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is the upper-tier council for Lancashire outside Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen, working alongside twelve district councils including Preston, Lancaster, Burnley, Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Fylde and Wyre. Based at County Hall in Preston, it runs county-wide services including education, social care, highways, transport, libraries and waste disposal.
What they’re looking for
- Strong communication skills
- Good analytical skills
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Payroll experience not essential
- No sponsorship offered
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- 26 days' annual leave rising to 32
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Staff discount scheme via Vivup
- Training and development opportunities
How to apply
You apply directly with Lancashire County Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 29 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Lancashire County Council’s website.
