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Job Evaluation Lead

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Surrey, CR7 7YEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

21 October 2026

1 day left

Job description

An Exciting Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Job Evaluation Lead to provide expert leadership and operational oversight ...

The postholder will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Trust's Job Evaluation function, ensuring that job evaluation activity is undertaken in accordance with the NHS Job Evaluation Handbook and national guidance.

You will work closely with senior managers, staff-side representatives, HR colleagues and job evaluation panellists to support the effective review and evaluation of roles across the organisation. You will also line manage the Job Evaluation Administrator.

  • Providing expert advice on the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme and Agenda for Change.
  • Working in conjunction with HRBP team on the planning and delivery of large-scale job evaluation programmes associated with service redesign and organisational change.
  • Managing consistency checking and quality assurance arrangements.
  • Supporting and developing Job Evaluation panels and maintaining partnership working with Trade Union representatives.
  • Organising the delivery of nationally recognised training and refresher training for job matchers.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

  • Experience of applying the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme within an NHS organisation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
  • Experience of leading Job Evaluation panels and consistency checking processes.
  • Experience of managing complex job evaluation reviews and organisational change programmes.

IJES implementation, systems and data

Lead the implementation, embedding, continuous use and improvement of IJES in accordance with the agreed project plan.

Coordinate system administration and implementation activity with the HR Administrator, ensuring actions and deadlines are completed.

Develop user guidance, training materials and standard operating procedures for job matchers and other system users.

Ensure effective administrative systems and controls are in place and monitor compliance through the HR Administrator.

Gather, analyse and validate qualitative and quantitative Job Evaluation data for operational oversight, Board reporting and local and national returns.

Review statistical information produced by IJES to ensure it is accurate, complete and suitable for reporting.

Use performance information to measure activity and improvement against agreed criteria and lead the implementation and review of service improvements.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Education

Essential: - Degree level or equivalent experience; - Job Matching accrediation

Knowledge and understanding

Essential: - Knowledge of employment Law; - Specialist knowledge of job evaluation process

Experience / Skills

Essential: - Managing staff; - Introducing systems and governance processes; - Interpreting and presenting data

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

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First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

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About the employer

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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

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