Job Evaluation Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mostly remote with annual in-person/2-

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting an Job Evaluation Consultant for a South West local authority on a permanent basis. The role focuses on GLPC/NJC job evaluation, policy development, and high-quality HR advice.

Starting ASAP, the post offers a £47,500 annual salary with mostly remote site presence; occasional office attendance 2–3 times per year. You will lead GLPC job evaluation processes, support policy development, and provide guidance on complex HR casework.

Qualifications

• Proven local authority experience in HR and job evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of GLPC job evaluation schemes.
• Experience developing HR policies and handling complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead job evaluation processes using GLPC schemes to maintain pay equity.
• Support projects requiring HR, policy, or job evaluation expertise.
• Advise managers and stakeholders on fair people practices.
• Develop robust HR policies ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Guide on complex HR casework including conduct, performance, attendance.

Skills

Local authority experience

Job evaluation knowledge (GLPC)

Policy development

Complex HR casework

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are currently working with a South West based Local Authority who are looking for an Job Evaluation 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 or NJC, alongside a strong commitment to providing high-quality HR advice, policy development, and casework management.

Job: HR Consultant - Job Evaluation & Policy

Duration: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

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)

Role Details

• 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