Job Evaluation Information Officer

Somerset Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible & hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking several Job Evaluation Information Officers to support a major pay and grading programme. You will coordinate information, manage evidence, and work with managers, HR colleagues and trade unions to ensure accuracy and timely evaluation.

This fixed-term role offers a 37-hour week, Grade 13 salary (£26,847–£29,071 per annum), and a supportive team environment within a forward-looking pay and reward function.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex projects, programmes or workloads.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with ability to review information and identify gaps.
• Excellent communication with managers, employees and trade union representatives.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and producing reports.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information and activity across multiple job evaluation workstreams to keep the programme on track.
• Review and quality-check evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Build relationships with managers, employees, HR colleagues and trade unions, providing advice and support.
• Monitor progress, identify risks or delays and propose practical solutions.
• Produce clear records, reports and management information to support transparency.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Record keeping

Job description

Salary: Grade 13, £26,847 to £29,071 per annum
Contract: Fixed term contract for 6 months
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing date: 16 November 2026

About the Role

The Total Pay & Reward team plays a key role in helping Somerset Council maintain fair, transparent and consistent pay and grading arrangements. Working with colleagues across the organisation, the team supports a significant job evaluation programme that will help shape how work is organised, evaluated and understood across the Council.

We're looking for several Job Evaluation Information Officers to join our team during an exciting and important period of change. In this role, you'll be at the heart of coordinating information, supporting stakeholders and keeping a complex programme moving forward. You'll work with managers, HR colleagues, employees and trade union representatives to make sure role information and supporting evidence is accurate, complete and ready for evaluation, helping to support fair and informed decision-making across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys organising information, building relationships and bringing structure to complex pieces of work. You'll play an important part in a high-profile programme while gaining valuable experience in job evaluation, programme coordination and evidence-based decision-making.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Coordinate information, documentation and activity across multiple job evaluation workstreams, helping keep the programme on track.
• Review and quality-check evidence, ensuring managers and decision-makers have accurate and complete information.
• Build positive relationships with managers, employees, HR colleagues and trade union representatives, providing advice and support throughout the process.
• Monitor progress, identify risks or delays and help find practical solutions to keep activity moving forward.
• Produce clear records, reports and management information that support transparency, governance and informed decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• Experience of coordinating complex projects, programmes or workloads while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to review information, identify gaps and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders, including managers and colleagues at all levels.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, producing reports and working with sensitive or confidential information.
• The ability to work independently, use sound judgement and remain organised in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Previous job evaluation or HR experience would be beneficial but isn't essential. We're particularly interested in people who can coordinate complex information, build strong working relationships and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.