Issue - meetings

Council considered a report which set out a recommendation from the Employment and Personnel Committee regarding the establishment of the post of Employee Engagement Officer.

The report stated that at its meeting on 28^th June 2023, the Employee and Personnel Committee had considered a proposal for the creation of a new post of Employee Engagement Officer.  The Committee had agreed that the creation of such a post would have a positive impact and add significant value to the Council and its HR and Payroll function.  The post required job evaluation but it was anticipated that the post would be graded at around Grade 6 (with oncosts between £36,258 - £39,344).  The post would be funded from the Council’s General Fund budget.

Moved by Councillor Clive Moesby and seconded by Councillor Duncan McGregor

RESOLVED that the growth in salary budget as set out in paragraph 1.7 of the report, as recommended by the Employment and Personnel Committee on 28^th June 2023, be approved.

(Service Director of Finance & Section 151 Officer / HR Business Partner)