HR Consultant - Job Evaluation

Venn Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group are currently working with a South West based Local Authority who are looking for an HR Consultant to join their team. This permanent role focuses on Job Evaluation using GLPC, alongside policy development and high‑quality HR advice.

The position offers a salary of £47,500 per annum with site presence mostly remote, attending the office 2-3 times per year for in-person team meetings.

Qualifications

• Local authority HR experience or similar environment is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of Job Evaluation schemes, GLPC.
• Experience in policy development and complex HR casework management.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support on Job Evaluation processes using the GLPC scheme and maintain pay equity.
• Support organisational projects requiring HR, policy, or job evaluation expertise.
• Act as a key HR link with managers and stakeholders to promote consistent people practices.
• Review and develop robust HR policies to ensure clarity, fairness and compliance with employment legislation.
• Provide guidance on complex HR casework including conduct, performance, attendance, and ER.

Skills

Job evaluation

Policy development

HR casework

Stakeholder management

GLPC knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

We are currently working with a South West based Local Authority who are looking for an HR Consultant to join their team.

This role is designed for an experienced HR professional to help strengthen the way the organisation supports, engages, and manages its workforce. The position focusses on Job Evaluation specifically GLPC, alongside a strong commitment to providing high‑quality HR advice, policy development, and casework management.

Job: HR Consultant – Job Evaluation & Policy

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £47,500 per annum

Site presence: Mostly remote (Candidates should expect to attend the office on occasion, including in-person team meetings 2-3 times per year)

• Lead and support on Job Evaluation processes, utilise the GLPC job evaluation scheme to evaluate roles, maintain pay equity, and support organizational restructuring
• Support organisational projects requiring HR, policy, or job evaluation expertise, particularly those shaping workforce culture and structural design
• Act as a key HR link with managers and key stakeholders to promote consistent, fair, and effective people practices
• Review and develop robust HR policies to ensure clarity, fairness, and ongoing compliance with employment legislation
• Provide guidance on complex HR casework, including conduct, performance, attendance, and employee relations
• Use feedback and workforce information to support decision-making and identify where policy or structural improvements are needed

Requirements

• Proven and significant local authority expertise is essential for this position
• Extensive hands‑on experience and strong technical knowledge of Job Evaluation schemes, specifically GLPC (Greater London Provincial Council)
• Solid HR background encompassing job evaluation, policy development, and complex casework management
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience is highly desirable