Payroll Administrator - AD Education

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Requirements

📍 Location: London or Oxford
📄 Contract Type: Part-time- 22.5 hours per week
💰 Salary: £32,297 (pro rata) based on experience and location
📅 Closing Date: 07/08/2025

About Us

SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries. Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is Part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry-focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry-focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry-focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry. ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing. 

About the Role

We are seeking a well organised and meticulous individual with experience working within an in-house payroll function. You will hold a payroll qualification, or be an experienced payroll professional with a desire for further development. You will be supported and surrounded by a friendly and capable team.

Main Duties for the Payroll Administrator will include:

· Supporting the Payroll Supervisor to ensure payroll is paid on time and is accurate

· Ensuring that RTI submissions are made on time and are accurate

· Ensuring that pension administration is correct and in line with Pension Regulations

· Ensuring payments to HMRC are made on time

· Dealing with staff queries on payroll efficiently and in a timely manner

· Supporting the Payroll Supervisor with internal and external payroll reporting

· Supporting the Payroll Supervisor with bringing in legislative changes to payroll (e.g. payrolling benefits 2026)

The ideal candidate will:

· Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills

· Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information

· Have good time management skills and the ability to work within tight deadlines

· Have the capacity to identify and implement process improvements

· Be a team player

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, be flexible in their willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and expectations. The role requires processing a significant volume of sensitive data and therefore attention to detail is paramount. A can-do approach to all tasks, effective communication, and a friendly disposition will go a long way.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in students' lives, working alongside a passionate team in a supportive environment.

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Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

A wide range of attractive benefits