Director Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
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Looking at a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, term-time only or annualised hours? This calculator shows how your pay would look for a Director under different reduced or compressed patterns compared to full-time. Compare FTE and annual pay so you can weigh up options.
Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: Local Government pay (NJC). Spinal column points (SCP) are national NJC values from 1 April 2025. Bands group typical role ranges; your post may sit on a different SCP. SCP 44+ often used for chief/senior officer posts. Check your employer. London allowances vary.
- Figures are illustrative. We pro-rate full-time band pay by FTE (e.g. 0.8 for 4-day week, 0.9 for 9-day fortnight). Term-time and annualised hours use the same dataset; employer rules may differ.
- All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.
Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
You'll see:
- Full-time pay vs your chosen pattern (e.g. 4-day week, term-time)
- Pro-rated annual pay and the difference
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Frequently asked questions
About this role
What is a Director?
A Director in local government leads a directorate (e.g. children’s, adults, place). They are part of the corporate leadership team. Pay is on chief officer scales.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Director roles offer strategic impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on authority and remit. Progression to chief executive is possible.
What about 4-day weeks or compressed hours?
Many employers support 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, term-time only or annualised hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with your chosen pattern for your band.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.