Job Description
Job Description
To assist in the review of the council’s conditions of service recognising the changes to working practices across all sectors and changes to wider societal habits and norms, expectations and ways of working. This should take into account the normalisation of weekend and evening working prevalent across many work settings and the increased demand for council services outwith traditional office hours.
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Requirements
Reporting to the lead officer on the project, assist and support the development of a revised conditions of service package
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Assist in the development of a structured programme of sustainable, fit for purpose and financially affordable potential conditions of service models
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Collate and analyse benchmarking information across other councils and relevant private sector employers
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Ensure a thorough and timeous recording of all actions within the Project Plan and other relevant documentation/systems
The Individual
Minimum six months in generalist HR role, with experience/knowledge of:
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* Preparation, analysis and evaluation of reports including making recommendations
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* Provision of advice on conditions of service issues
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* Advising managers and employees on employment related issues
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Experience of software packages and analysis of data
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Experience of research, analysis and evaluation, particularly employment related issues
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Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent*
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Knowledge of contracts of employment and employment law
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Understanding of current HR and local authority issues
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Knowledge of role of trade unions and employee consultation
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Awareness of Equality issues
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Understanding of HR Management Information, trends
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Ability to assimilate information quickly, work using initiative and common sense and to take balanced decisions when necessary
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Ability to respond to competing demands, prioritise self and work on own initiative
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Research skills and ability to sift information, apply relevant information to the Council
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Ability to remain impartial and stand own ground
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Ability to review, analyse, interpret stats to develop findings and recommendations
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Excellent communication and presentation skills – oral and written
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Knowledge and understanding of HR policies and legislation and ability to relate it to practical issues
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Knowledge of employment legislation and relevant issues
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Ability to gain trust of managers
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Ability to work accurately and to accept responsibility
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Sound knowledge of good practice and ability to give constructive advice under pressure
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Ability to produce reports with clear and appropriate evidence based recommendations
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Confident, well founded approach
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Must respect confidentiality
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Ability to relate to people at all levels
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Closing Date: 30 May 2025
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Salary: £33,439.90
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Hourly Rate: £17.74
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Hours Per Week: 36.25 hours
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For all enquiries please contact Grant Cruickshank on 07800 670651