Payroll & Pensions Trainee

Our Human Resources Service supports the implementation of the Council’s One Coventry Plan and leads on the implementation of our People Plan. Our vision is to be a diverse, innovative and inspiring place to work that enables our people to be themselves whilst performing at the highest levels to support the citizens of Coventry.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

• You will be given training on the system, legislative requirements and terms and conditions that are needed to provide the services, leading to qualifications in Payroll or Pensions.
• Initially working alongside experienced staff, you will on a day-to-day basis carry out a range of task that include statutory and non-statutory deductions, employment contract changes, starters and leavers and manual calculations for both payroll and pensions
• We work on a flexible basis and currently combine both home/office working with a requirement to undertake 2 office days per week.
• You will also undertake a Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship. For further information on the apprenticeship visit https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/payroll-administrator-v1-1

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

• We are looking for an individual who has excellent numeracy skills with an interest in payroll & pensions. Accuracy & attention to detail is paramount.
• You should be able to work at a fast pace and be flexible to meet numerous monthly deadlines.
• Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and you should be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
• For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date: Week Commencing 5th October 2025.

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies