LW242767 – Trainee Payroll Officer Full Time NEW

This post is a Training post and you are offered the post under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, Section 3. You will be paid a % of the Pay Band 5 Maximum Point. Once you have achieved all relevant qualifications and competencies you will move to Band 5. The % will be determined by your training requirements and expected duration to complete both the qualifications and competencies which will be agreed and communicated in writing by your Line Manager.

The NHS Grampian Payroll Team seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue a Payroll career and join our dynamic team in the People and Culture Directorate, based in the HR Service Centre (HRSC). In addition to a competitive salary, flexible working, pension scheme and benefits package we offer a comprehensive three-year training programme including a professional qualification to equip you for your future in NHS Payroll. This is a demanding position, where high standards of accuracy, working to strict deadlines and excellent customer care are expected.

All applicants should possess a minimum of 5 standard grades, which will include English and Maths, and have good communication skills and be a positive team player. Experience of ePayroll/NHS Workforce systems is an advantage although not essential as full training will be provided.

Applicants who do not meet the essential requirements of the job specification need not apply.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 1 June 2026

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.