Interim Job Evaluation (JE) Lead

We are supporting a Local Authority in the North of England with a major Equal Pay Transformation Programme and are seeking an experienced Interim Job Evaluation (JE) Lead to play a critical role in shaping and delivering the next phase of this high-profile programme.

Working closely with the recently appointed Pay Programme Director, you will establish the foundations required for a robust and sustainable approach to job evaluation and workforce structure. The initial focus of the role will be to review and rationalise SAP employee and job data, design a new job family and job architecture framework, and audit and redesign the council’s Job Evaluation processes to ensure they are fit for purpose and capable of supporting the wider programme.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and operational delivery. As the programme develops, there will be an opportunity to recruit, build and lead a dedicated JE Analyst team, providing ongoing oversight and expertise throughout implementation.

Candidates will bring significant experience of job evaluation, organisational design, pay and grading, and workforce transformation within large, complex organisations. Local government experience and knowledge of equal pay programmes would be highly advantageous.

The role requires 2 days per week on site, with the remainder working flexibly. This is an excellent opportunity to shape a major transformation programme from the ground up and leave a lasting legacy within the organisation.