Redundancy Selection Criteria Guidance - August 2026

6. Scoring and Weighting

The Authority will use a redundancy selection matrix to score each employee. The matrix will set out the criteria against which employees will be assessed in a clear and transparent manner. It will set out the scoring ranges and how much weight or importance the authority attaches to each criterion.

The Authority will score employees against the selection criteria by considering documentary evidence or other knowledge obtained about the employee. Employees will not be scored by comparing them against each other. It is important that scores are supported by accurate records and managers are required to provide documentary evidence for this purpose.

It may be necessary for the Authority to adjust scores assigned to employees to avoid unfair treatment or discrimination, for example, if an employee has had periods of absence for a reason relating to a disability, the Authority may make reasonable adjustments to the scoring to remove any disadvantage that the employee would otherwise face.