Job Evaluation Officer

Number of Vacancies: 1 Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Proposed Interview Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Hours of Work: 37 Hiring Manager: Paul Shepherdson Contact Number:  01482 613165 Job Description Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our Organisation Development (OD) and Human Resources (HR) Team as a HR Analyst —Job Evaluation officer. This is a key role supporting the development, maintenance and application of the Council's job evaluation framework, ensuring roles are evaluated fairly, consistently and in line with organisational values and behaviours. You will play an important part in promoting the Council as an employer of choice by supporting equitable pay and grading arrangements across the organisation. Reporting to the Policy, Projects and Industrial Relations Manager, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and with external customers. You will provide a comprehensive, professional job evaluation service, offering expert advice and guidance on: · Job description content and role design. · Job evaluation methodologies and scheme application. · Evaluation outcomes and appeals. The postholder will be responsible for undertaking job evaluations and managing appeals to ensure equitable and consistent remuneration across the Council, supporting compliance with equal pay and employment legislation. We're looking for someone with the skills, knowledge and experience to operate confidently in a job evaluation environment. You will have: · A Level 3 qualification in an OD/HR-related subject or well-developed experience working within a job evaluation setting. · Knowledge and experience of maintaining and applying job evaluation schemes. · Sound knowledge of job description writing, organisational structure design, and HR policies and procedures. · A good understanding of equal pay and employment legislation. · Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, professional advice to a range of stakeholders. You'll be joining a supportive OD & HR team where your expertise will directly contribute to fairness, transparency and organisational effectiveness. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact across the Council. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the job description. Please note this job is not available for UK Sponsorship. ROLE AND PURPOSE To provide a professional job evaluation service to officers across the Council and to external customers of OD & HR. To provide advice and guidance on how posts fit within structures, and the required contents of Job Descriptions. To provide a pay and grading service to Senior Management and Partnerships contributing to the achievement of the Council’s resourcing needs.   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Assists in the promotion and implementation of the job evaluation process.…