Job Evaluation & Org Design Business Partner in West Bridgford

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are committed to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

As a Business Partner - Job Evaluation & Organisational Design, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our pay, grading, and organisational structures are fair and aligned with our goals. You will provide expert advice on job evaluation and organisational design, helping to shape roles that deliver strategic outcomes while ensuring compliance with equal pay legislation.

In this role, you will:

• Determine remuneration for roles across the council using both the NJC Job Evaluation Scheme and Korn Ferry Hay methodology to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Collaborate on restructures, service redesign, and organisational change initiatives.
• Provide constructive advice to managers and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training on job evaluation and organisational design.
• Keep up to date with legislation, translating it into effective policy and practice.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A relevant numerical, analytical or logical qualification.
• Recent experience conducting job evaluation assessments, ideally using the Korn Ferry Hay and NJE schemes, with an understanding and experience of organisational design.
• Proven experience in interpreting, researching and analysing complex and sometimes conflicting information to develop well‑documented, defensible recommendations.
• Strong understanding of employment and equality legislation, particularly in relation to equal pay.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates Clearly: You can convey complex information simply and effectively.
• Builds Relationships: You foster strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analyses Effectively: You can interpret data and provide insightful recommendations.
• Demonstrates Integrity: You uphold fairness and respect in all interactions.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Work‑Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: A supportive environment that prioritises your well‑being.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.