The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley, presented the confidential report of the Deputy Chief Executive which sets out proposals to create a new grade structure for shared services and adopt a shared approach to job evaluation.  The report also sets out proposals for new travel benefits for shared services as the final element of the terms of conditions.

Members thanked all those involved with this piece of work. 

Councillor Martin Boardman suggested that the car allowance should incentivise green options.  Councillor Alistair Bradley advised that this proposal will be examined for the next corporate strategy. 

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded the unanimous Decision -

1.         That the council adopts the grade structure set out at appendix B for staff working within shared services.

2.         The NJC job evaluation scheme, as set out in paragraph 17 to 21, is utilised for shared services.

3.         The council adopts an essential car user policy based on the definition set out at appendix C.

4.         The council introduces a car allowance of 6% of the top of the grade for posts at Level 10 to level 16 inclusive.

5.         That the pay policy be updated accordingly and approved by delegation.