Je & Reward Specialist

This vacancy is only available to employees of Cardiff Council including Cardiff Works and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive HR management team, delivering exceptional people services, fostering a positive culture and ensuring compliance with best practice and employment law. Cardiff Council employs over 15,000 people and delivers more than 700 services to a diverse population of 362,000 residents. You’ll be part of a forward thinking organisation with a strong commitment to people, culture, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Operational Manager, you will provide a specialist Job Evaluation (JE) and Reward service across the Council. This includes leading on the development, implementation, and review of JE policies, procedures, and frameworks.

Working in partnership with leaders, stakeholders, and HR colleagues, you will help shape and deliver HR strategies aligned with organisational priorities. Building strong, collaborative relationships with recognised trade unions, governing bodies, and key stakeholders will be central to your success.

You will ensure the consistent and compliant application of Job Evaluation processes across the organisation, supporting equal pay requirements and organisational change. The role also contributes to delivering a commercially focused service, including engagement with external organisations.

You will be an experienced HR professional with in-depth knowledge of local government JE schemes (including GLPC), factor-based evaluation, job matching, and governance processes. You will be confident operating both operationally and strategically within a large, complex organisation.

You will have experience working with senior managers and trade unions, alongside a strong understanding of employment law, HR policies, and best practice implementation.

A confident communicator, you will quickly build effective professional relationships and navigate complex issues with clarity, sound judgement, and a solutions-focused approach.

Closing Date: 27 July 2026

This post is part time and will work 14.80 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The salary shown however relates to 37 hours per week and will therefore be pro-rata'd accordingly.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

The interview process for this role will be held in person or alternatively on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise of the interview format as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Zoe Spencer-Biggs via email Z

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Job Category HR / Training / Safety

Department HR People Services

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent