Job Evaluation (HERA)

Job evaluation is a means of assessing the relative size of jobs within an organisation.

Durham University is using a single job evaluation scheme to ensure consistency and fairness when assessing the jobs of all staff. The University selected the HERA (Higher Education Role Analysis) job evaluation tool following a pilot of the HERA scheme. HERA was designed by the sector for the sector.

Job evaluation underpins the new graded pay structure. The University graded pay structure and has been developed using the results of job evaluation. More than one thousand pieces of job evaluation data has been used in the development of the graded pay structure.

Listed below is a summary of the HERA elements or segments:

1. Communication
2. Teamwork and Motivation
3. Liaison and Networking
4. Service Delivery
5. Decision Making Processes and Outcomes
6. Planning and Organising Resources
7. Initiative and Problem Solving
8. Analysis and Research
9. Sensory and Physical Demands
10. Work Environment
11. Pastoral Care and Welfare
12. Team Development
13. Teaching and Learning Support
14. Knowledge and Experience.