At the outset of the Job Evaluation project there was considerable discussion about which of several Job Evaluation schemes available should be used in Lancashire. An agreement was reached that all posts covered by the Green book (IE up to SCP54) would be evaluated using the NJC Job Evaluation scheme. This is the scheme that has been developed especially for workers in local government and therefore is most accurate in reflecting the skills profiles for these jobs. Posts above SCP49 would also be evaluated using the Hay Job Evaluation Scheme and the most positive result used.
In May 2008, elected members agreed the use of the Hay Evaluation scheme for posts to include posts that are first line managerial and professional. For posts that are public service focused, the NJC Scheme will continue to be used.
Unison’s view is that the NJC scheme is a nationally agreed, equality proofed scheme which has been developed specially for use in Local Government. As such it is best suited to reflect the broad range of skills, experience and knowledge needed by job holders. In Lancashire we already have evidence that the NJC scheme can accurately measure posts at managerial level.
Following a ballot of members it has been agreed the branch will participate fully in the implementation of the Hay Evaluation scheme
We have also prepared some answers to frequently asked questions on the proposal to use the Hay scheme.