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Payroll Administrator

Kings Hill Office, ME19 4AE
30,000.00 GBP Annual
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About the role

Overview

Kings Hill Office, ME19 4AE
Full Time
30,000.00 GBP Annual
10 February 2026

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team at our new office in Kings Hill, West Malling.

Joining us on a full time, 37.5 hour per week basis you will work in a hybrid capacity with 2 days per week based at the Kings Hill office.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day… 

Full end to end pay cycle processing, including;

  • Adding starters, leavers, contractual and personal detail changes
  • Processing of statutory payments
  • Changes to pensions including opt in/out and employee requests
  • Processing of salary sacrifice arrangements ensuring NLW compliance
  • Processing of pay relating to hours worked, allowances, bonus’ and other amounts as requested by the business
  • Processing of deductions as required and in line with any applicable regulatory requirements
  • Monitor cycles for breaches in NLW
  • Review pay cycle information to identify and resolve any inconsistencies, errors or inefficiencies
  • Identify and report any over or underpayments to the Payroll Manager providing sufficient evidence
  • Ensure that all payrolls have the appropriate level of authorisation at local level
  • Process supplementary payments ensuring that back up documentation is present where required
  • Where manual payments are raised outside the pay cycle, these are then processed correctly in the subsequent run

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Strong career progression opportunities 
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

You are… 

  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills
  • Competent with Microsoft office
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confidentiality and adaptability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Information gathering and monitoring skills
  • Problem analysis and problem solving skills

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Discounted Gym Membership

Cygnet encourages the culture of wellbeing and improving work-life balance and as a result, we are offering Gym discounts. The discounts are across more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Ranging from the big chains to the small independents – your nearest gym in the scheme won’t be far away!

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Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

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Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

Plan your commute

Kings Hill Office

Kings Hill Office
Kent
ME19 4AE
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Our application process

Application Submission
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Step 1

Application Submission

Your application is received and reviewed by our recruitment team.
Automated Confirmation
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Step 2

Automated Confirmation

You’ll receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application.
Application Review
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Step 3

Application Review

We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
Initial Screening
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Step 4

Initial Screening

If your application is suitable, you’ll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
Interview
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Step 5

Interview

If you meet the screening criteria, you’ll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you’re applying to.
Feedback and Offer
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Step 6

Feedback and Offer

Following the interview, you’ll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

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No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

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Tara

Support Worker SC
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Resilience

Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.

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Sylvia

Support Worker HC
Recognised for
Hard Work

Sylvia came from Gotts Park to support us when we were three staff down on Friday, showing great initiative by proactively helping with cleaning, including locating the hoover and even cleaning the dishwasher filter.

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Taryn

Support Worker SC
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Positivity

Taryn is health-conscious and excels at promoting residents’ weight, health, and wellbeing through nutritious eating ideas. She positively impacted at least one resident by suggesting healthier food swaps and mentors all staff on healthy options, exercise, and movement.

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Vicky

Complaints Manager
Recognised for
Empathy

Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support true leadership beyond duty

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Rebecca

Therapy/Activity Coordinator HC Salaried
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Rebecca (Becca) excels as Activity Coordinator with heartfelt care and positivity, treating Spencer ward ladies as humans and building their confidence. Called unsung hero” by a discharged patient. Goes above and beyond daily.

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Najinder

Support Worker HC
Recognised for
Positivity

Jay has shown outstanding dedication and positivity supporting a service user facing activity engagement challenges. They proactively took him out, arranging headphones for comfort, demonstrating patience and care, resulting in his first incident-free day in a long time—a huge achievement.

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Paul

Maintenance Manager
Recognised for
Hard Work

The Sheffield maintenance team works tirelessly to keep the hospital and school running, no job too big or small. They respond promptly to needs, ensure safety, and always fit in school requests like marquees, lights, doors, and displays, all with smiles and positive interactions with young people. Their hard work is deeply appreciated.

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Michael

Complaints Assistant
Recognised for
Empathy

Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support— rue leadership beyond duty

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Mohamed

DS Service Desk Engineer
Recognised for
Hard Work

Mohamed went above and beyond late Friday afternoon to provide login details for a new starter, instantly pulling up the ticket, communicating well, and ensuring they were set up for Monday morning. This helped create a positive first impression at Cygnet.

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Olivia

Support Worker SC
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Hard Work

I wanted to give a shout-out to Olivia for her incredible hard work lately. Seriously, it’s been so inspiring to see her dedication and effort on the team shes only limited to hand full of service users at present but She’s been crushing it, and I really appreciate all that she does to keep things running smoothly. thank you

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