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The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford’s science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our HR team on a part-time basis. This is a HR-focused role responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and effective administration of employee benefits.

Working closely with the Talent and HR team, you will manage the relationship with our third-party payroll bureau, ensuring data accuracy in line with the payroll calendar. As we plan to transition payroll in-house, experience with both outsourced and internal payroll processes is highly desirable. In addition to payroll, you will play a key role in administering employee benefits - handling enrolments, liaising with providers and brokers, maintaining records, supporting renewals, and promoting employee awareness of available benefits. You will also ensure compliance with statutory regulations and act as the first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.

This role is ideal for someone with background in HR who enjoys working with data, systems, and people, and who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including salaries, variable pay, bonuses, and deductions. They will also oversee stipend and maintenance payments to Ellison Scholars and such roles.
• Ensure compliance with tax, pension, and employment regulations.
• Maintain and update employee payroll and benefit records (new hires, terminations, pay changes).
• Administer employee benefits and statutory deductions such as pensions, insurance, and tax withholdings.
• Generate payroll reports for HR, finance, and management teams.
• Respond to employee enquiries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll issues.
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. 3rd party payroll, benefits providers, advise employees on navigating HMRC) as required.
• Support audits by preparing and providing payroll documentation.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll legislation and best practices.

Requirements

Essential and Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll administration, HR, or accounting.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (in house system being Oracle Fusion and agency portal being Pay Circle).
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with employees and stakeholders.
• In depth experience of payroll processing and able to operate autonomously in role.
• Highly detail conscious and comfortable with large volumes of data coming in from multiple sources.
• Confident, assertive, and challenging when managing 3rd party relationships and ensuring SLA’s are adhered to.
• Payroll certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Payroll Technician Certificate) desirable.
• Flexible in approach to work and managing own time and hours to reflect and fulfil needs of monthly payroll cycle.

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: Dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus (pro-rated)
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
• This position is likely to be part-time initially (2-3 days per week), with potential to go full time in the future.

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.  You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow.  Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

Being a Lifeguard with us is great as you will develop life-long skills like teamwork and communication. It is one of our most rewarding jobs and leaves you feeling really great at the end of a shift and you get to meet people from all walks of life and make lifelong friends with your colleagues.

Our Lifeguards are an integral part of our team and have gone on to become Swim Teachers, Supervisors and even more, we will support you to develop to reach your potential!

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 8 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS check to be carried out
• First Aid at Work
• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 31st October 2025

Salary: up to £5,093 per annum

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our HR team on a part-time basis. This is a HR-focused role responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and effective administration of employee benefits.

Working closely with the Talent and HR team, you will manage the relationship with our third-party payroll bureau, ensuring data accuracy in line with the payroll calendar. As we plan to transition payroll in-house, experience with both outsourced and internal payroll processes is highly desirable. In addition to payroll, you will play a key role in administering employee benefits - handling enrolments, liaising with providers and brokers, maintaining records, supporting renewals, and promoting employee awareness of available benefits. You will also ensure compliance with statutory regulations and act as the first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.

This role is ideal for someone with background in HR who enjoys working with data, systems, and people, and who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including salaries, variable pay, bonuses, and deductions. They will also oversee stipend and maintenance payments to Ellison Scholars and such roles.
• Ensure compliance with tax, pension, and employment regulations.
• Maintain and update employee payroll and benefit records (new hires, terminations, pay changes).
• Administer employee benefits and statutory deductions such as pensions, insurance, and tax withholdings.
• Generate payroll reports for HR, finance, and management teams.
• Respond to employee enquiries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll issues.
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. 3rd party payroll, benefits providers, advise employees on navigating HMRC) as required.
• Support audits by preparing and providing payroll documentation.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll legislation and best practices.

Requirements

Essential and Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll administration, HR, or accounting.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (in house system being Oracle Fusion and agency portal being Pay Circle).
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with employees and stakeholders.
• In depth experience of payroll processing and able to operate autonomously in role.
• Highly detail conscious and comfortable with large volumes of data coming in from multiple sources.
• Confident, assertive, and challenging when managing 3rd party relationships and ensuring SLA’s are adhered to.
• Payroll certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Payroll Technician Certificate) desirable.
• Flexible in approach to work and managing own time and hours to reflect and fulfil needs of monthly payroll cycle.

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: Dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus (pro-rated)
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
• This position is likely to be part-time initially (2-3 days per week), with potential to go full time in the future.

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Part Time Payroll and Benefits Administrator to manage accurate and timely payroll processing and oversee employee benefits. The role involves managing the relationship with our current third-party payroll bureau to ensure data accuracy in line with the payroll calendar, with a future expectation to transition payroll in-house, so experience with both outsourced and internal payroll processes is ideal. Working closely with the Talent and HR team, the successful candidate will also administer employee benefits, ensuring timely enrolment, liaising with providers and brokers, maintaining records, supporting renewal processes, and promoting employee awareness of available benefits. This role also ensures compliance with statutory regulations and serves as the first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including salaries, variable pay, bonuses, and deductions. They will also oversee stipend and maintenance payments to Ellison Scholars and such roles.
• Ensure compliance with tax, pension, and employment regulations.
• Maintain and update employee payroll and benefit records (new hires, terminations, pay changes).
• Administer employee benefits and statutory deductions such as pensions, insurance, and tax withholdings.
• Generate payroll reports for HR, finance, and management teams.
• Respond to employee enquiries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll issues.
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. 3rd party payroll, benefits providers, advise employees on navigating HMRC) as required.
• Support audits by preparing and providing payroll documentation.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll legislation and best practices.

Requirements

Essential and Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll administration, HR, or accounting.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (in house system being Oracle Fusion and agency portal being Pay Circle).
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with employees and stakeholders.
• In depth experience of payroll processing and able to operate autonomously in role.
• Highly detail conscious and comfortable with large volumes of data coming in from multiple sources.
• Confident, assertive, and challenging when managing 3rd party relationships and ensuring SLA’s are adhered to.
• Payroll certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Payroll Technician Certificate) desirable.
• Flexible in approach to work and managing own time and hours to reflect and fulfil needs of monthly payroll cycle.

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: Dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus (pro-rated)
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
• This position is likely to be part-time initially (2-3 days per week), with potential to go full time in the future.