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Career Grade Procedure
This procedure explains how career grade progression operates and provides guidance for employees and managers on progressing through a career graded post. It outlines the requirements for progression, including competency frameworks, evidence portfolios, review meetings, approvals, and decision-making processes. The procedure also provides managers with guidance on establishing career graded posts, ensuring progression opportunities are fair, transparent, and supported by organisational need, available work, and budget provision.
Updated: 01 July 2026