Practical pay, grading and job architecture support for housing associations, charities and smaller organisations.

From salary benchmarking to grading frameworks and role assessment, EBRS provides expert, evidence-based advice.

How we help

Pay benchmarking

Market-informed analysis and salary range advice to support recruitment, retention and pay review decisions.

Grading structures

Support with reviewing or designing grade frameworks that bring greater clarity, consistency and practical value.

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Job architecture

Advice on role levels, framework design and the relationships between jobs across your organisation.

Role assessment

Structured job evaluation, job profiling and role matching to support fair and consistent decision-making.

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Who we work with

We work mainly with housing associations, charities and smaller organisations that need practical, well-evidenced advice on pay and role structure. We give proportionate support to organisations based on their size, structure and needs without over-complicating things.

Our clients often need support with:

recruitment and retention pressures
affordability and market positioning
grading consistency and role clarity
framework review following growth, change or restructuring

Why organisations choose EBRS

Specialist sector understanding
Advice shaped our experience of housing associations, charities and similar organisations.

Practical, evidence-based recommendations
We combine market evidence, internal role analysis and clear professional judgement.

Consultant-led delivery
You will be working with experienced specialists, providing continuity and assurance.

Our approach is tailored to your project
Our tried and tested methodologies are adapted to fit your organisation.

Careful handling of data and technology
We use robust methods and technology carefully and appropriately, with human oversight and clear accountability throughout.

Need support with pay, grading or job architecture?

Whether you are reviewing salary ranges, clarifying grade levels or planning a wider reward review, contact us to discuss your project.

Who we are

Set up in 2009, we provide UK businesses with essential benchmarking and reward solutions (hence EBRS), helping you to make the most of how you reward your employees.

EBRS is run by Karl and Alison Ellis. We’re a unique husband and wife reward team based in Chepstow, on the edge of the beautiful Wye Valley (there are photos of the area all around the website!)

And being a small consultancy, you’ll work with the two of us throughout. You can find out what makes us tick on our About Us page…

…and all with great music playing in the background! (See what’s spinning on our turntable)

How we work

We start by understanding your organisation, your roles and the decisions you need to make. We then apply the most appropriate approach, combining market evidence, role analysis and professional judgement to deliver practical recommendations you can use.

Understand the context
We take time to understand your organisation and the practical issues behind the project.

Analyse the evidence
We review role information, internal context and market data to build a clear picture.

Develop practical recommendations
Clear, evidence-based advice is tailored to your setting and the decisions you need to make.

Support implementation
Where needed, we help you interpret the findings, communicate decisions and move forward with confidence.

Find out more about what you can expect from us on our How we work page.