Job Description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Human Resource service as a Job Evaluation Business Partner.


About Us


Are you passionate about driving organisational improvement and shaping a fair, effective workplace? Middlesbrough Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Job Evaluation Business Partner to join a newly established team within the HR Service.


As a JE Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting the Council's strategic goals by:

Providing expert advice on Job Evaluation. Leading on JE development activities and maintaining the Gauge+ system. Coaching managers on pay, grading, and HR policy application. Reviewing and developing JE policies and procedures. Acting as a subject matter expert for JE-related e-learning and toolkits. Building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

You'll be instrumental in driving transformation, improving performance, and ensuring the Council remains a 'good' employer.


We're looking for someone with:

A degree or equivalent experience, ideally with CIPD membership or working towards it. Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice. Experience in job evaluation within a local authority. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. A collaborative mindset and a commitment to equality, safeguarding, and continuous development.

At Middlesbrough Council, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a brighter future for our community and supporting our employees to grow and thrive. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion.


If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!


In return we can offer:

Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent pension plus top-up options. Staff networks run by our staff for our staff. Flexible working (dependent on job role). Electric car lease scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme. Staff lottery. Travel and car parking schemes. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact please contact Nicola Finnegan, Head of HR on 01642 727440.


We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran. Telephone: 01642 727088 Email: recruitment@middlesbrough.gov.uk



Telephone:

01642 727088

recruitment@middlesbrough.gov.uk