Job Analyst

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Our Human Resources Service supports the implementation of the Council’s One Coventry Plan and leads on the implementation of our People Plan. Our vision is to be a diverse, innovative and inspiring place to work that enables our people to be themselves whilst performing at the highest levels to support the citizens of Coventry.

Are you passionate about job evaluation, organisational design, and ensuring employees are fairly rewarded for the work they do?

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Job Analyst to join our Employee Relations team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting managers, HR colleagues and Trade Union representatives to deliver robust, equitable and evidence-based job evaluation outcomes across the organisation. Based on the NJC Job Evaluation Scheme, you'll provide expert analysis, conduct job evaluations, and support strategic workforce decisions that impact thousands of employees

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Job Evaluation Expertise- strong understanding of job evaluation principles and methodology
• Experience of applying the NJC/ Green book factor definitions consistently
• Strong analytical skills to analyse job descriptions and Job Evaluation Questionnaires objectively
• Comfortable working with data and identifying patterns across roles/job families
• Understands the importance of equal pay, consistency and auditability
• Maintains accurate records and and evidence trail

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

Interview date(s):Interview date 19.10.26.

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies