Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 15, 2024

Purpose: Approval of five different new policies/frameworks relating to joint posts working across Waverley and Guildford.

Content: The Executive RESOLVED to:         I.        To note the Head of Paid Service’s proposal to introduce a Policy for creating Joint Posts until permanent arrangements are approved as set out in the report     II.        To note the Head of Paid Service’s proposal to introduce a Joint Posts job evaluation competency framework until permanent arrangements are approved as set out in the report    III.        To note the Head of Paid Service’s proposal to introduce a Joint Post Salary Grades and Scales Structure until permanent arrangements are approved as set out in the report   IV.        To note the Head of Paid Service’s proposal to introduce a Restructure Policy for joint posts until permanent arrangements are approved as set out in out in the report     V.        To receive a report back from the Head of Paid Service within a two-year period setting out recommendations for permanent arrangements and an update on the wider collaboration programme within a six month period.   The Executive RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to Council   1.    That Council approves that until permanent arrangements have been adopted, Joint Posts will be appointed by Waverley Borough Council on Waverley Terms and Conditions of employment with a 10% uplift on salary as set out in the report and Appendix 1   2.    That Council approves the revisions to the statutory Pay Policy documentation for WBC as set out in the report and Appendix 3.