Payroll and Pensions Officer

About Us
At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.
We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people.
We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll and Pensions Officer to join our Payroll and Pension team. This is a vital role where your work has a direct impact on all the members of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue service. You will be responsible for maintaining employee pay records from employment commencement to leaving/retirement. This will include dealing with starters, leavers, and contractual changes, and any aspect of the individuals employment relating to their pay (e.g. overtime payments, sickness absence, maternity leave, salary sacrifices, allowances and deductions).
You will have knowledge of income tax, national insurance, and statutory payments (such as SMP, SPP) and be able to interpret and apply national terms and conditions and local policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience
• Experience in calculating gross to net pay
• Excellent numeracy and high level of attention to detail
• Experience in using payroll systems / software
• Demonstrable recent experience in a payroll / pension role
• Ability to work methodically taking responsibility for own work and to work as part of a team

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

What We Offer in Return

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
• Flexible working hours
• Agile working (60% office based)
• Family friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, access to the services gyms
• Employee discount scheme, eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

How to Apply:

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Please note as the role will be based at our Headquarters in Ripley, successful applicants will need to undertake Police Security Vetting procedures at the appropriate level.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Hatton at smhatton@derbyshire-fire.gov.uk

The closing date for completed applications is midnight 7th September 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 15th September 2025.