Fiducia TogetherJob evaluation and pay bands
A structure for what roles are worth. Defensible, and it prevents ad hoc drift.
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What it means
Job evaluation assesses roles by factors such as skill, responsibility and complexity, grouping them into bands with pay ranges.
Why it matters
It gives a consistent basis for pay decisions and is a defence in an equal pay claim, where the comparison is work of equal value.
What it looks like in practice
Bands need a range with a rate for a new starter and a rate for somebody fully competent, and a rule for movement through it.
What to watch out for
Equal pay. Men and women doing equal work must receive equal pay, and "that is what we negotiated" is not a defence.
Where to get proper advice
https://www.acas.org.uk/ and a reward consultant for larger structures.
Where to read more
Last reviewed 2026-08-28 by Fiducia Together · Next review due 2027-08-28
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