Payroll Administrator, Level 3 Apprenticeship
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £15,600 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 8043557/218-AC-APP-8043557 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
UHCW NHS Trust is offering Apprenticeships to candidates keen to start a career in Payroll within the NHS.
The salary for the first six months is £8.00 per hour rising to £10.85 per hour dependent on progression for the remainder of the apprenticeship.
The Payroll Apprenticeship programme will provide post holders with the opportunity to learn vocational skills by working as part of a busy Payroll team, providing administrative support, whilst also studying towards a nationally recognised qualification in Payroll.
Working under supervision, the post holder will be required to achieve work-related competencies over the 15 month period in order to achieve the full Apprenticeship.
The full Apprenticeship will require post holders to complete:
Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
Functional Skills - Maths and English (Level 1) if not already achieved.
Post holders will be employed by UHCW on a 18-month Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the Apprenticeship programme and will be enrolled with a local education provider (MBKB) to undertake the payroll qualification.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.
Interviews are proposed for 25th & 26th June.
You must be aged 16 or over
Be a Resident in the UK/ EEA for the last three years
Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education
Hours of work will be within the core office hours of 8.00am-6.00pm, working a maximum of 7.5 hours a day Monday to Friday for a minimum of 37.5 hours a week, and will include 20% on the job learning delivered using a combination of methods, they include workshops, webinars, online coaching, face to face coaching, conferences, self-study time, work-based development activities, employer led development activities, assessment and self-reflection time.
We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, dedicated and able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the Apprenticeship programme. You must also be willing to work within a busy Administrative team.
1. To undertake full training in all aspects of Payroll procedures, and the NHS Electronic Payroll System (ESR)
2. To gain extensive knowledge of all Payroll regulations, terms and conditions of employment and statutory legislation.
3. To be responsible, under supervision, for the effectiveness of correct payments of all staff in accordance with delegated financial responsibilities.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• To gain knowledge of employment related Trust policies and Procedures to ensure compliance and provide support to staff and management.
• To increase computer skills for speed and accuracy and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the all Payroll related databases.
• To gain extensive Payroll knowledge to enable the analysis and interpretation of calculations when assessing employee’s financial entitlements.
• Communicate at all levels, and at all times with the highest level of tact, sensitivity and diplomacy. Exercise well-mannered and positive interpersonal skills.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jun 2026
UHCW NHS Trust is offering Apprenticeships to candidates keen to start a career in Payroll within the NHS.
The salary for the first six months is £8.00 per hour rising to £10.85 per hour dependent on progression for the remainder of the apprenticeship.
The Payroll Apprenticeship programme will provide post holders with the opportunity to learn vocational skills by working as part of a busy Payroll team, providing administrative support, whilst also studying towards a nationally recognised qualification in Payroll.
Working under supervision, the post holder will be required to achieve work-related competencies over the 15 month period in order to achieve the full Apprenticeship.
The full Apprenticeship will require post holders to complete:
Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
Functional Skills - Maths and English (Level 1) if not already achieved.
Post holders will be employed by UHCW on a 18-month Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the Apprenticeship programme and will be enrolled with a local education provider (MBKB) to undertake the payroll qualification.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.
Interviews are proposed for 25th & 26th June.
You must be aged 16 or over
Be a Resident in the UK/ EEA for the last three years
Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education
Hours of work will be within the core office hours of 8.00am-6.00pm, working a maximum of 7.5 hours a day Monday to Friday for a minimum of 37.5 hours a week, and will include 20% on the job learning delivered using a combination of methods, they include workshops, webinars, online coaching, face to face coaching, conferences, self-study time, work-based development activities, employer led development activities, assessment and self-reflection time.
We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, dedicated and able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the Apprenticeship programme. You must also be willing to work within a busy Administrative team.
1. To undertake full training in all aspects of Payroll procedures, and the NHS Electronic Payroll System (ESR)
2. To gain extensive knowledge of all Payroll regulations, terms and conditions of employment and statutory legislation.
3. To be responsible, under supervision, for the effectiveness of correct payments of all staff in accordance with delegated financial responsibilities.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• To gain knowledge of employment related Trust policies and Procedures to ensure compliance and provide support to staff and management.
• To increase computer skills for speed and accuracy and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the all Payroll related databases.
• To gain extensive Payroll knowledge to enable the analysis and interpretation of calculations when assessing employee’s financial entitlements.
• Communicate at all levels, and at all times with the highest level of tact, sensitivity and diplomacy. Exercise well-mannered and positive interpersonal skills.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jun 2026