Job evaluation is the process through which jobs are systematically assessed. This information is then used to identify the appropriate grade for the job. Requests for evaluation are made by managers and should be in accordance with the business and budgetary requirements of the service and agreed as part of the workforce planning process.

Below you will find the councils job evaluation scheme along with forms and guidance in relation to both job evaluation and pay and salaries

Policy/Procedure

• Job Evaluation Scheme (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
• Job Evaluation Appeal Procedure (PDF, 187 KB)(opens new window)
• Policy Statement on Equal Pay (PDF, 223 KB)(opens new window)
• Policy for Dealing with Salary Over/Under Payments (PDF, 164 KB)(opens new window)

Additional Guidance

• Job Evaluation Managers Guide (PDF, 325 KB)(opens new window)
• Job Evaluation FAQs (PDF, 214 KB)(opens new window)
• Job Evaluation Points by Band (PDF, 33 KB)(opens new window)
• Application of Pay and Grading Arrangements (Non-Teaching) - Managers Guidance (PDF, 182 KB)(opens new window)

Forms

• Job Evaluation Request (Word doc, 47 KB)(opens new window)
• Job Evaluation Questionnaire (Word doc, 48 KB)(opens new window)
• Application for Recognition of Previous Experience in Determining Salary Placing (Word doc, 21 KB)(opens new window)
• Job Evaluation Appeal Form (Word doc, 19 KB)(opens new window)