Getting job evaluation right is essential to making fair, consistent and defensible grading decisions, while helping to reduce organisational and equal pay risk.

This practical one-day online Job Evaluation workshop will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply the NJC Local Government Services Job Evaluation Scheme effectively within your organisation.

By the end of the day, you’ll be better equipped to evaluate roles confidently, apply factor levels and scores accurately, and make robust decisions that stand up to scrutiny.

What you’ll learn

• Understanding the principles of job evaluation
• The NJC ‘Green Book’ Job Evaluation Scheme
• Interpreting and applying job evaluation factors
• Undertaking effective job evaluations
• Local conventions and practical considerations
• Handling appeals and challenges
• Equal pay considerations and Equality Act 2010 requirements
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Who should attend?

HR professionals and managers involved in job evaluation decisions within local authorities, as well as anyone responsible for ensuring fair and consistent evaluation outcomes.

What will you take away?

Following the workshop, you’ll be able to:

• Put your learning into practice immediately
• Apply factor levels and scores with greater confidence
• Conduct evaluations fairly, efficiently and consistently
• Understand equal pay compliance requirements
• Make robust decisions that can withstand scrutiny
• Improve the quality and consistency of evaluation documentation
• Handle appeals and challenges more effectively

Delivered live online

The workshop is delivered live via Microsoft Teams and includes practical exercises based on local government scenarios, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn during the day.

Small enough to ask questions. Practical enough to put your learning into action straight away.