Job evaluation and grading policy

Progression schemes and career grades

We have a number of directorate based progression schemes to enable employees in designated posts to progress to a higher grade or grades. The schemes set out how employees can move from one evaluated grade to another.

We refer to such schemes in job advertisements and contracts of employment. 

We evaluate each stage on a career scheme. Employees must possess the knowledge and skills to work to the job description relating to the level of the post. 

We may appoint employees above the minimum of the scheme. This may apply where they possess the ability to work to the higher-level job description. 

We will include statutory qualifications in the appropriate job description. 

Employees appointed to a single spinal column point as a spot salary are not entitled to incremental pay progressions.  They will, however, be expected to take part in one to ones and performance and development appraisals as appropriate for their role.