Jobs in Corstorphine & Murrayfield, Edinburgh

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature.

How you’ll contribute to our mission

Undertake project and programme analysis activities related to the delivery of digital and IT projects in support of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) vision and mission.

This is a Fixed term, Full time role (37.5 hours per week usually Monday - Friday), expected to last for 6months, will be based at Edinburgh Zoo but includes some travel to Highland Wildlife Park

Some of the things you’ll do:

• Assists and contributes to the delivery of digital and IT projects, being primarily focused on a programme of works and projects to migrate the charity to the cloud
• Liaises with staff in department teams to understand their current processes and operations, and delivers solutions in line with the projects/programmes required outcomes and success criteria
• Conducts analysis of existing processes and user requirements using various techniques including workshops, 1-2-1 interviews, and surveys from business stakeholders to define the scope and use cases for the cloud migration programme
• Contributes to the preparation, co-ordination and execution of cloud migration project tasks
• Monitors progress and outcomes of key project/programme processes, reporting success and failures promptly to stakeholders
• May act as the primary point of contact for internal queries related to projects/programmes being undertaken

What we’re looking for:

• Degree level or equivalent level IT qualification or experience
• Understanding and co-ordination of activities to define and monitor project/programme scope
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues throughout RZSS and with third party partners and suppliers
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail with a structured approach to tasks
• Previous experience of project delivery in a large organisation, across multiple disciplines and departments
• Experience using Microsoft office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)

What you’ll get in return:

• Starting salary between £25,867 to £26,514 per annum (offer based on experience)
• 37.5hr working week
• 34 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Discount in both retail/catering
• Access to a healthcare plan
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

Make a difference through payroll excellence.

At Capability Scotland, our people make a real difference every day. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Payroll Business Partner to lead our payroll function, alongside another Payroll BP, ensuring our 1000 employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and acting as a trusted advisor on complex payroll matters. You'll play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance while driving continuous improvement across our payroll systems and services.

About the Role

As Payroll Business Partner, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the payroll service, managing Payroll Officers and overseeing payroll processing from start to finish. You'll ensure compliance with payroll legislation, manage relationships with HMRC, pension providers and other external bodies, and work collaboratively with Finance, HR and operational managers to deliver an outstanding payroll service.

You'll also take ownership of payroll systems, reporting, policy development and user training, helping to ensure our payroll processes remain efficient, compliant and fit for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for employees.
• Ensure payroll calculations, statutory payments and deductions are accurate and compliant.
• Produce payroll reports, reconciliations and statutory returns within required deadlines.
• Prepare and oversee BACS payment files.
• Provide expert payroll advice to managers and colleagues.
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and other external organisations.
• Maintain payroll systems, coordinate software upgrades and testing, and implement legislative changes.
• Develop and review payroll policies, procedures and guidance.
• Design and deliver payroll training and support sessions across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and systems.

About You

You'll be an experienced payroll professional with a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and a passion for delivering a high-quality service.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll.
• Experience leading or supervising a payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, statutory payments and payroll legislation.
• Experience working with payroll systems and supporting system improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly and confidently.
• Experience building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.

If you're an experienced payroll leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance and service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £36,925.00 (£19.14 per hour) *pay award pending
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 37 days holidays per year
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV Scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

*Benefits are subject to contractual terms.

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