Assistant Director - Business Rates

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm seeks a senior candidate to lead the Business Rates function. This strategic role involves providing high-level advisory services, managing complex valuation matters across various assets, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will be RICS qualified with extensive experience in Business Rates advisory. The position offers opportunities for innovation and team development, within a dynamic environment focused on strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Business Rates advisory.
• Strong technical capability across valuation.
• Adaptable and forward-thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level strategic Business Rates advice.
• Advise on valuation matters across various properties.
• Identify opportunities to innovate in the Business Rates market.

Skills

Business Rates advisory

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

RICS Qualification

Job description

Cobalt have partnered with a leading global advisory firm as they continue to expand their high-performing Valuation & Strategic Advisory team. This position offers the chance to shape and lead the Business Rates function within a highly respected real estate advisory platform, working with some of the most complex and high-profile portfolios in the UK.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, strategic role suited to an ambitious individual with strong experience in Business Rates advisory and broader real estate valuation. The team operates at the strategic end of the market focusing on complex, specialist and alternative assets rather than high-volume retail portfolios. For the right person, this role can flex from strong Senior Manager / Associate Director level up to Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level strategic Business Rates advice, including negotiations with the Valuation Office Agency and management of appeals (Check, Challenge, Appeal).
• Advise on valuation matters across specialist and trading properties, large logistics, offices, renewables, airports, hotels, and other alternative sectors.
• Identify opportunities to innovate within the Business Rates market, bringing forward new solutions and insights.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues (e.g., Tax, Legal, M&A) to provide integrated real estate valuation input on transactions and tax matters (including SDLT, CGT where relevant).
• Build and strengthen client relationships; communicate complex valuation matters in clear, commercially relevant language.
• Support and develop junior team members, contributing to broader team strategy and long-term growth.
• Play an active role in business development, helping secure and deliver new mandates.

About You

• RICS Qualified with solid experience in Business Rates advisory.
• Strong technical capability across valuation, including specialist property and trading assets.
• Commercially oriented, with the ability to win work, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate with clarity.
• Adaptable, forward-thinking, and able to thrive within a fast-moving, strategically focused environment.
• Experience managing revenue expectations, KPIs, or team leadership is advantageous.

For more information on the role please apply or reach out directly to Samantha Peers 97488 821 912 or email [e-mail]