Understanding Job Banding System

The Job Evaluation Platform features a sophisticated job banding system specifically designed for UK theatre organizations. This guide explains how the B1-B9 structure works and how to effectively use band assignments.

Job Banding Overview

What is Job Banding?

Job banding is a systematic approach to organizing positions into hierarchical levels based on: - Responsibility Level: Scope of decision-making authority - Experience Requirements: Years and type of experience needed - Education/Skills: Qualifications and competencies required
- Budget/Team Management: Financial and people management scope - Organizational Impact: Influence on business outcomes

Benefits of Job Banding

✅ Clear Career Progression: Defined advancement pathways ✅ Salary Equity: Consistent compensation across similar roles ✅ Performance Benchmarking: Compare roles at equivalent levels ✅ Organizational Planning: Better workforce planning and budgeting ✅ Talent Development: Targeted skill development programs

UK Theatre Industry B1-B9 Framework

Band Structure Overview

Our system uses 9 bands specifically researched for UK theatre organizations:

📊 Entry Level (B1-B3) - B1: £18,000 - £25,000 - Assistant Stage Manager, Marketing Assistant, Crew - B2: £25,000 - £32,000 - Deputy Stage Manager, Junior Technician, Coordinator
- B3: £32,000 - £42,000 - Stage Manager, Technician, Marketing Officer

📈 Professional Level (B4-B6) - B4: £42,000 - £52,000 - Senior Stage Manager, Head Technician, Associate Director - B5: £45,000 - £60,000 - Company Stage Manager, Production Manager, Marketing Manager - B6: £55,000 - £75,000 - Head of Marketing, General Manager, Technical Director

🎯 Leadership Level (B7-B9) - B7: £65,000 - £90,000 - Creative Director, Operations Director, Artistic Associate - B8: £80,000 - £120,000 - Associate Artistic Director, Executive Producer - B9: £100,000 - £200,000 - Artistic Director, Executive Director, CEO

AI-Powered Band Suggestions

How AI Suggestions Work

The platform analyzes position information to suggest appropriate bands:

🔍 Analysis Factors: 1. Role Title Analysis: Keyword matching against 40+ known theatre role patterns 2. Seniority Indicators: Words like "Senior", "Head", "Director", "Assistant" 3. Department Context: Different expectations for Creative, Technical, Marketing, Admin 4. Responsibility Scope: Team size, budget mentions, decision-making authority 5. Experience Requirements: Years of experience or qualification levels mentioned

🎯 Suggestion Algorithm: - Exact Match: Direct role pattern recognition (e.g., "Stage Manager" → B3) - Seniority Scoring: Adds/subtracts bands based on seniority keywords - Context Adjustment: Department-specific calibration - Range Validation: Ensures suggestion falls within logical band ranges - Confidence Scoring: Indicates how certain the AI is about the suggestion

Using Job Bands Effectively

Position Creation

Best Practices: ✅ Use Descriptive Titles: Clear, industry-standard role names ✅ Complete Descriptions: Include key responsibilities and requirements ✅ Accurate Department: Proper organizational context ✅ Review AI Suggestions: Consider before accepting or overriding ✅ Document Decisions: Note rationale for manual overrides

Career Development

Progression Planning: - Map clear advancement pathways between bands - Identify skill gaps for band advancement - Set development goals aligned with next band level - Regular review of band assignment accuracy

Analytics and Reporting

Band-Based Analytics

Available Reports: - Performance Distribution: Scores by band level - Promotion Readiness: Candidates ready for advancement - Salary Equity: Compensation alignment with performance - Band Utilization: Distribution across organization - Progression Tracking: Career advancement patterns

Regular Reviews

• Monthly: New position band assignments
• Quarterly: Performance distribution analysis
• Annual: Complete band structure evaluation

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"AI suggestion seems too high/low"

Solutions: - Add more detail to position description - Use standard theatre industry role titles - Override with manual assignment - Document reasoning for future reference

"Multiple positions have same title but different bands"

Resolution: - Standardize role definitions - Create distinct titles for different levels - Document role differentiation criteria - Ensure consistent application

The job banding system is designed to evolve with your organization. Regular review and adjustment ensure continued effectiveness and equity.