Assistant Valuation Officer - Council HQ - SBO09224

Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council's Assessor's Team in a permanent role that involves providing crucial technical and research support for the valuation processes. This position offers an opportunity to work on statutory revaluations and suitable candidates will have a relevant educational background or experience. Scottish Borders Council promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all minority groups.

Qualifications

• At least 5 SCE Standard Grades or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Valuation Officer in project planning for revaluations.
• Assist in the implementation of statutory revaluations for non-domestic subjects.
• Provide technical assistance to professional surveying staff.

Skills

Technical assistance

Research assistance

Project planning

Education

5 SCE Standard Grades at Level 3 or above

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 5A

Hourly Rate: £13.69 - 14.82

Salary: £24995.90 - £27058.15 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

Interested in property?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Assessor's Team.

You will provide support to the Valuation Officer in delivering technical and research assistance in relation to the strategic planning and delivery of three-yearly revaluations.

You will provide support to the Valuation Officer in planning & organising projects up to 3 years in advance to ensure work is completed to statutory timescales & budgets.

You will provide assistance under the direction of the Valuation Officer to contribute to the development and implementation of statutory revaluations of all non-domestic subjects.

You will provide assistance to professional surveying staff in the completion of the Assessors statutory functions in relation to both Non-Domestic Rating and Council Tax.

Essential

At least 5 SCE Standard Grades (or equivalent) at Level 3 or above, or equivalent relevant experience

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Susan Dodds or Graeme Kelly by telephone on 01835 825505 or by email to [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.