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Payroll Officer

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Job Title Location Salary Date Posted Closing Date
Payroll Officer Carlisle or Newcastle Competitive December 2025 Sunday 4 January 2026

Your Story

We are seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This role can be based at either our Carlisle or Newcastle office. This is a part time position, working 25.5 hours per week, typically Monday to Wednesday from 8.00am to 5.00pm. However, we offer flexibility in the working pattern to suit the needs of the candidate and the business.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of both weekly and monthly payroll, while managing all related administrative tasks and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills, and proven experience in leading, organising and delivering a comprehensive payroll service.

For more information about this role please view the full Job Description – Payroll Officer.

Our Benefits

For more information about our benefits package please visit: https://www.storyhomes.co.uk/careers/our-culture/your-salary-and-benefits/

Our Business

Story Homes is a 5* builder with a mission to design and build quality homes that people aspire to live in. We are proud to build beautiful homes that bring something different to the areas in which we operate.

Founded in 1987 by Fred Story, our family-owned business goes to great lengths to craft houses that are not only strong in build, but in character too. We are proud to challenge the conventions of mass produced newbuilds and stand apart from the crowd.

How to apply

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to HR@storyhomes.co.uk. We will attempt to respond to all applications we receive however, please note that in some instances this is not always possible therefore if you have not had a response to your application within 3 weeks of the closing date, you can presume that you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of recruitment.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this vacancy, please email your CV and cover letter to HR@storyhomes.co.uk

We will attempt to respond to all applications we receive however, please note that in some instances this is not always possible therefore if you have not had a response to your application within three weeks of the closing date, you can presume that you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of recruitment.