NJC pay scales 2010/11
The pay scales are
not yet available for 2010/2011. The unions put in a claim for 2.5%
or £500 (whichever is greater). The Local Government Employers have
announced that they are unable to offer any increase in pay for
2010/2011. It is unclear when agreement between the union and the
emaployers will be reached and therefore when the scales will be
published.
NJC pay scales 2009/10
Final agreement has been reached on the scales for 2009/10. In
general, they represent a 1% increase, but there is a higher
increase for some of the lower scale points.
NJC scales 2009/10 (Word, 375 KB)
NJC pay scales 2008/09
An interim award was made in November 08 (backdated till
April 08), whilst the award went to arbitration. The arbitration
panel has now given an additional award of 0.3%. The new figures
represent a 2.75% increase on the 2007 figures, with an extra £100
for the lowest paid (SCP 4-6), and not an increase of 0.3% on the
previously published April 08 figures.
NJC scales for 2008/09 after arbitration
decision (Word, 92 KB).
NJC scales and particular roles
NAVCA does not produce guidance on aligning salaries to particular
points on the scale. Several factors can determine the appropriate
scale. These include:
London VSC's Personnel, Employment Advice and Conciliation
Service (PEACe) has produced a
CD Rom job evaluation toolkit. This:
- helps voluntary sector organisations set realistic pay levels
for their staff
- is especially useful for deciding what salary amounts should be
included in funding bids
- can provide second-tier and umbrella groups with a very useful
tool that will enable them to support groups with job
evaluation.
It costs £99 (incl. VAT), although it is available at
£64.35 (incl. VAT) for NAVCA members. For more information contact:
PEACe, tel 020 7700 8147, email peace@lvsc.org.uk
NJC scales above point 49
Official NJC scales
only go up to point 49. London councils negotiate scales above that
but these are advisory not official. The figures for 2007/08 can be
downloaded from the
London Voluntary Services Council website. Alternatively you
could contact your local council and align your organisation to
their practice above point 49.
Mileage rates
HM Revenue and Customs mileage rates 2009/10 (Word, 55
KB)
The rates payable under the approved mileage allowance payment are
unchanged from 2003/04. If these rates are used for volunteer
drivers the
HMRC
guidance for volunteer drivers or Volunteering England's
guidance notes on
volunteer drivers and
volunteer travel expenses may be useful.
Local authority mileage rates 2009/10 (Word, 67 KB)
Local Authority mileage rates 1 January - 31 March 2010 (Word,
130 KB) Updated to take into account changes to the rate of VAT
from 1 January 2010.
HMRC produce guidance on
tax
relief for business mileage and fuel. This is aimed at paid
employees who use their car for business use.
Subsistence, meals and
accommodation
NJC no longer publish subsistence rates. These rates allowed an
amount to be claimed regardless of the amount spent. It is now
regarded as good practice to only repay against actual expenditure.
However maximum levels may be set. Organisations may wish to link
in with the maximum levels used by their local authority.
Alternatively NAVCA's maximum rates are published below.
NAVCA's rates for meals and
accommodation
- Bed and Breakfast - £61.29
- Bed and Breakfast London - £82.40
- Breakfast taken separately - £6.90
- Lunch - £7.40
- Evening meal - £17.10
- Hospitality allowance - £12.57
Please note these were last amended in October 2008.
NAVCA's rates should be seen in combination with NAVCA's
subsistence and travel claim policy. This includes information
on when rates can be exceeded.