There was a change of membership for this meeting: Councillor Grimston replaced Councillor Johnson and Councillor G Saffery replaced Councillor Watkin.

Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor Watling.

There were no disclosures of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 February 2022 to be submitted and signed.

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 February 2022 were agreed and signed.

Report of the Executive Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development

Please note Appendix 1 is exempt from publication in accordance with Paragraph 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as it contains information that can identify individuals.

The committee received a report of the Executive Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development which asked members to consider the pay scales for senior staff, specifically at Deputy Chief Officer level with the new grade of Associate Director.

The Executive Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development advised that the report was asking the committee to consider the pay grade for the Associate Director level.  Research had been carried out and examples of advertisements were attached as Appendix 2 to the report.  It was important the council offered a competitive salary due to the breadth of responsibilities and the closeness to London.  The report was seeking the introduction of a new band 12 that would only be available to Deputy Chief Officers.  He added that the East of England Local Government Association had assisted the council in its work on this matter and had helped with the role profiles.  The new band provided flexibility and the opportunity for individuals to grow.

RESOLVED –

1.      that the proposed new pay band 12 be approved.

2.      that the new pay band be restricted to those at Deputy Chief Officer level only due to the scope, responsibility and accountability of the role.

3.      that the post of Associate Director be appointed to on NJC terms and conditions of employment.