The GLPC Job Evaluation Scheme

The scheme was developed to support local authorities in carrying out their obligations under the national agreement on single status. The job evaluation scheme was the subject of consultation with the Equal Opportunities Commission.

The scheme is jointly agreed by the employers and unions in London local government. It was developed by a working party of experienced evaluators and tested jointly at regional and local authority levels.

The scheme is accompanied by a code of good practice and a framework procedure to inform local arrangements.  The scheme is used by nearly all the London boroughs and many other local authorities and voluntary sector bodies.  If organisations wish to discuss the GLPC scheme with any of these users we will happily provide contact details.

The scheme can be operated as a paper exercise or can be supplemented by one of two computer applications. Job Evaluation Manager (JEM) is a computer-assisted package that manages evaluation data, automates the calculation of evaluation points and grade, and allows the rapid retrieval of management information reports. 

Separately, a fully computerised expert system is available from NorthgateArinso Reward Solutions. The system uses an on screen questionnaire to analyse jobs and applies rules to automatically evaluate. The system features many analysis, verification, and management reporting functions.