Job summary
We are looking for a committed and detail-oriented Job Evaluation Advisor - Staff Side to join our HR Operations team. This pivotal role supports accurate and consistent NHS job evaluations across SCW and its partner organisations, contributing to fair pay structures and workforce planning that ultimately benefit patients and populations.
This role can be delivered virtually with no expectation of work travel or site visits other than by arrangement and agreement.
Main duties of the job
o Deliver unbiased job evaluations using the Agenda for Change (AfC) Job Evaluation Scheme and national profiles.o Support managers in drafting and reviewing job descriptions and person specifications.o Conduct detailed analysis of roles and provide clear rationale for evaluation outcomes.o Participate in partnership panels with internal and external stakeholders.o Maintain transparent audit trails and self-audit evaluation work.o Offer guidance on good practice, legislation updates, and improvements to local evaluation processes.
About us
You'll join a collaborative and professional People Support & Administration team within SCW, reporting to the People Support Lead. The team operates in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment, working together to uphold fairness and consistency in job evaluation services. As part of a values-driven organisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring equitable job structures for NHS and partner staff.
SCW is committed to our process of redeployment of at-risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Applicants should be aware that you may not be eligible for skilled worker sponsorship if you apply for this post. If you require sponsorship, please ensure you have checked your eligibility viahttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job or alternatively, please contact us via email on scw.peopleresourceinternal@nhs.net to confirm the requirements of sponsorship can be met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Assistant Job Evaluation Advisor, you will act as a subject matter expert on NHS job evaluation, supporting both internal and external customers. You will apply your in-depth understanding of AfC principles to evaluate roles objectively, assist in delivering a high-quality job matching service, and contribute to service improvements through analysis and feedback. The role also requires supporting training, audits, and bespoke HR projects. You will be expected to travel when needed and manage workload effectively to meet service level agreements.
Applicants must play an active trade union role with a recognised trade union. Being fully 'job evaluation' trained is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
For further details, please refer to the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Assistant Job Evaluation Advisor, you will act as a subject matter expert on NHS job evaluation, supporting both internal and external customers. You will apply your in-depth understanding of AfC principles to evaluate roles objectively, assist in delivering a high-quality job matching service, and contribute to service improvements through analysis and feedback. The role also requires supporting training, audits, and bespoke HR projects. You will be expected to travel when needed and manage workload effectively to meet service level agreements.
Applicants must play an active trade union role with a recognised trade union. Being fully 'job evaluation' trained is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
For further details, please refer to the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient First - Customer Excellence
- Aspirational
- Collaborative
- Insightful
- Respectful
Education
Essential
- Educated to Degree level education or equivalent or previous relevant experience
Desirable
- Level 5 CIPD
- Evidence of undertaking formal JE training course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good level of knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of service
- Expert knowledge of NHS JE Scheme
- Demonstrable experience in a similar customer focused role
- Advanced knowledge and skill in the use of JE process and systems
- Regular requirement to develop or create outcome reports
- Advanced computer and keyboard skills with good understanding of spreadsheets and data extraction
- Demonstrable experience of working in an NHS JE environment
Desirable
- Experience of Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ)
Skills & Capabilities
Essential
- In depth communication skills dealing with highly complex evaluations, providing clear outcome feedback to no match evaluations. Ability to cope where there are barriers to understanding.
- Experience of analysing evaluation outcome and trends. Escalating to HR Admin services manager, Assistant HR Business Partner and/or local HR as required
- The ability to inspire confidence in the delivery of the JE service
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time to undertake complex analysis
- Demonstrable experience in the planning workloads both short and long term
- Makes sensible, intelligent decisions in deadline driven situations
- Flexible approach to work to ensure deadlines are achieved
- Ability to travel as and when required
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient First - Customer Excellence
- Aspirational
- Collaborative
- Insightful
- Respectful
Education
Essential
- Educated to Degree level education or equivalent or previous relevant experience
Desirable
- Level 5 CIPD
- Evidence of undertaking formal JE training course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good level of knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of service
- Expert knowledge of NHS JE Scheme
- Demonstrable experience in a similar customer focused role
- Advanced knowledge and skill in the use of JE process and systems
- Regular requirement to develop or create outcome reports
- Advanced computer and keyboard skills with good understanding of spreadsheets and data extraction
- Demonstrable experience of working in an NHS JE environment
Desirable
- Experience of Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ)
Skills & Capabilities
Essential
- In depth communication skills dealing with highly complex evaluations, providing clear outcome feedback to no match evaluations. Ability to cope where there are barriers to understanding.
- Experience of analysing evaluation outcome and trends. Escalating to HR Admin services manager, Assistant HR Business Partner and/or local HR as required
- The ability to inspire confidence in the delivery of the JE service
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time to undertake complex analysis
- Demonstrable experience in the planning workloads both short and long term
- Makes sensible, intelligent decisions in deadline driven situations
- Flexible approach to work to ensure deadlines are achieved
- Ability to travel as and when required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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