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The Freelance Payment Portal (FPP) is the online system that freelancers and agents use to view and accept their bookings for the ´óÏó´«Ã½.

If you are a freelancer or an agent this is where you will manage your ´óÏó´«Ã½ bookings and claim payments.

If you use assistive technology such as screen readers or speech to text software, please contact us for help with the FPP.

Accessing the Freelance Payment Portal

If you have an active engagement with the ´óÏó´«Ã½ before and on Monday 11th November you will receive an email from to register on this date.

If you are engaged after Monday 11th November you will receive your contract email followed by the registration email.

If you have an unaccepted or unclaimed booking from April 2024 to Monday 11th November you will receive an email from to register on this date.

Using the Freelance Payment Portal

There are a number of mandatory steps to complete, prior to claiming your payment.

• Register for to access the portal.
• Your has been carried out by your ´óÏó´«Ã½ Contact.
• You have completed the demographic information tile on the portal.
• Bank details have been entered.

Important Information for PAYE Freelancers

If you are a PAYE Freelancer, payments will be claimed automatically and paid in the following month’s payroll, as long as the above steps have been completed.

• Payroll cut of is 3rd of each month to be paid on the 15th of that month.
• Your payment lines will be greyed out and not selectable. Instead they will be claimed automatically on the date your ´óÏó´«Ã½ Contact has scheduled for the payment to be released. Once claimed, it will appear on the claimed history tile.

Please see the example below:

A booking accepted on the 3rd November, with a payment date of 3rd November, will be automatically claimed overnight to be included in November payroll, and will appear on the claim history tile on the 4th November. If a booking is accepted after a payment date, that payment will be claimed overnight to be paid in the following payroll.

PAYE Payslips

PAYE workers who have tax and national insurance deducted by the ´óÏó´«Ã½ will have access to a .

What has changed?

With our ongoing commitment to becoming a ‘Great Place to Work’ & ‘Digital First’ approach, our focus has been on user experience and improved data security to ensure the portal seamlessly aligns with other ´óÏó´«Ã½ systems for continuous improvement. The upgraded portal is designed to make managing engagements and payments easier for you..

To access the FPP you will need to register for , a secure multi-factor authentication solution. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect offers greater number self-serve options for system access and making navigation across all devices, including mobile easier.

Please note ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect & ´óÏó´«Ã½ Login are two separate solutions. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect is only available for the Freelance Payment Portal. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Login is used for other internal systems including myDevelopment (Mandatory Training).

Key benefits for the Freelance Payment Portal

The new FPP will make it easier to access your account from different devices, keep your details up to date, and find the information you need.

• On the go - Access the portal across all mobile devices.
• Everything in one place - Accept your bookings and claim payments, as well as having clear signposting to other systems, including EYIP 9for PAYE payslips) and myDevelopment (for mandatory training)
• Self-help guides - Access comprehensive guides to help you resolve issues quickly and easily
• PDF invoices - Download copies of claimed bookings from your claim history

Key benefits for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect

With ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect users will have greater self-service capability, including easier system access, particularly on mobile devices.

• Enhanced security - Provides an additional layer of protection by requiring multiple forms of verification.
• User-friendly options - Offers various methods, such as authenticator apps, making it easy for users to secure their accounts.
• Faster & more convenient access - Ensures quick and easy access for those who are authorized.
• Mitigates risks of weak passwords - Reduces the chances of account compromise due to weak passwords, protecting personal and sensitive information.

These features are designed to make the portal more user-friendly, efficient & secure.