Job Evaluation Advisor
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Littlemore |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75732169 |
Summary
Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.
Are you an expert in NHS Job Evaluation with a commitment to fairness and detail?
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Job Evaluation Specialist to join our Resourcing Team. This is a pivotal role where you will be the sole subject matter expert, managing the Agenda for Change job evaluation process for our Trust.
This is a part time role offering 25 hours a week, based in our Littlemore office with some opportunity to work in a hybrid manner.
Main duties of the jobYou'll act as the key point of contact for all job evaluation queries, ensuring our pay structures are consistent and equitable. Your work will directly support fair pay and effective workforce planning, ultimately benefiting our patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Delivering Unbiased Evaluations: Applying the Agenda for Change (AfC) Job Evaluation Scheme and national profiles to conduct objective and accurate evaluations.
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Expert Guidance: Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, assisting them in drafting new job descriptions and person specifications. You'll provide a clear rationale for all evaluation outcomes.
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Building Partnerships: Collaborating with managers and trade union representatives in partnership panels to ensure a transparent and fair process.
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Maintaining Excellence: Keeping meticulous records, managing our job library and database, and conducting self-audits to maintain a clear audit trail. You'll also identify and implement improvements to our local evaluation processes.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
We are seeking someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is able to manage a busy workload to meet service level agreements. You will need to have a proactive and professional approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
You'll need:
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Knowledge of the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme.
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A strong understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.
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Demonstrable experience working in a similar customer-focused role.
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Advanced computer skills, including a good grasp of spreadsheets and data extraction.
This role requires travel as needed and the ability to assist with bespoke HR projects.
If you have a strong administrative background with a focus on organisation, attention to detail, and customer service, we would love to hear from you.
Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria- Can demonstrate working knowledge of Agenda for Change pay scales
- Can demonstrate experience and understanding of Job Evaluation in the NHS
- Competent user of technology in particular databases and Excel to track progress
Job Evaluation Advisor (PDF, 424.4KB)
Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Pip Elphick
Title: Resourcing Compliance Manager
Email: pip.elphick@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07787 344871