Exciting Payroll Opportunities at West Sussex County Council

Be part of a major transformation project!

West Sussex County Council is embarking on an ambitious systems‑implementation project, and as part of this journey they are recruiting a number of fantastic fixed‑term payroll roles (until January 2027). This is a rare opportunity to be right at the centre of a major modernisation programme that will reshape how payroll and HR services are delivered across the council.

These roles offer competitive salaries, a people‑centred and values‑driven culture, and the flexibility of hybrid working (1–2 days a week in the office), creating the ideal blend of stability, purpose and work‑life balance.

What makes these opportunities stand out is the chance to contribute to something genuinely transformative. Whether you're supporting payroll operations, developing specialist expertise or guiding a team through change, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment that puts trust, customer focus and continuous improvement at the heart of everything it does.

You’ll be joining services that thousands of council staff and school employees rely on every month, meaning your work has real community impact. And with the whole function moving through an exciting period of innovation and system change, you’ll gain experience that will stay with you throughout your career.

If you're looking for a role where your work matters, and where you can grow, contribute and be part of positive change, these fixed‑term payroll positions with West Sussex County Council are outstanding opportunities.

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