About the team we are recruiting to

Coventry City Council’s Organisational Development (OD) Service sits within Human Resources (HR) and focuses on delivering organisational transformation and cultural change through a range of organisational interventions.  Alongside our HR colleagues we work to ensure that the development and redesign of our people management policies, practices and strategies are in line with the changing organisational environment and that they enable the delivery of outcomes associated with transformation and change. 

The team get the chance to shape the culture and the future of the Council which includes being heavily involved in our One Coventry approach and striving to ensure that all employees are supported throughout the employee lifecycle.  A few examples of interventions that the OD team are involved in include: 

• System and policy development 

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

• Values and behaviours 

• Corporate inductions 

• Reward and benefits 

• Learning & development 

• Performance management 

• 360 performance feedback 

• Leadership and management development, and 

• Employee engagement 

The Council’s Apprenticeship programme also sits with the OD service. 

We are transforming how we do things at Coventry City Council.  Our People Plan 2020 – 2022 sets out our ambitions as a broader HR Service that will inspire others, drive and secure opportunities to improve and transform the services we offer to the citizens of Coventry. 

What is the job role?

As a Senior Data Job Analyst you will analyse and evaluate jobs in accordance with the agreed NJC Job Evaluation Scheme and ensure the computerised Gauge System is kept maintained and accurate at all times.

You will provide a statistical analysis of JE performance indicators on a regular basis and support the Job Evaluation Panel in the analysis of jobs, for job matching, re-grading and departmental restructures.

In further detail your key duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct effective job evaluation and research within the performance standards.
• Derive information from agreed sources for evaluation, conduct further fact finding/ investigation as necessary.
• Verify and collate job details with managers, Headteachers/Administrative officers, supervisors, Trade Union Representatives and employees in accordance with the agreed process.
• Conduct meetings, develop and promote positive and professional relationship with the parties concerned to gather accurate detailed information for analysis of jobs using the software as required.
• Produce reports, information and findings for colleagues as required.

Who are we looking for?

In order to be successful in this role you will have knowledge of the NJC Job Evaluation Scheme, highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to interpret complex data and reports. 

You will have knowledge of evaluating jobs, job design and organisational restructures, experience of obtaining, analysing and interpreting numerical and qualitative data and experience of supporting establishing and creating job families data as a result of pay modelling. 

Ideally you will have experience working within an HR function and an HR Qualification or relevant qualification which would provide a thorough understanding of the role.

Please note this is a full time role, working 37 hours per week, on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. 

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

All attachments for the job can be found here

Interview date: 27th August 2020

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

Coventry City Council