Divisional Assessor

Centreforequalities; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended working

Home-working opportunities

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Divisional Assessor for the Fife Assessor Service. The role focuses on efficient work allocation, training of technical staff, and specialist property surveys for the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List.

The position offers blended working with remote work and occasional office visits across Fife, plus PVG/Disclosure checks before appointment. Contact: [e-mail] for information.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 9 which includes a degree or equivalent.
• Qualified to full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
• Practical working knowledge of the legislation and case law governing Council tax and Non-Domestic Rating
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fife

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the efficient work allocation, coordination and training of technical staff undertaking property surveys and valuations in Fife.
• Lead role in the Service for survey and valuation of properties of a more specialist nature

Education

SCQF Level 9 / degree

MRICS/FRICS membership

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 09 November 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC10 £57,196.54 to £62,583.94

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location:Fife House with blended home working

Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Fife Assessor Service as a Divisional Assessor. The role will be pivotal in driving professional training in the Service as well as the Assessor Information Notices/Civil Penalties process.

The job role:

To be responsible for the efficient work allocation, co-ordination and training of technical staff undertaking property surveys and valuations throughout Fife for the purposes of compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List.

Taking a lead role in the Service for the survey and valuation of properties of a more specialist nature.

A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

Why join us?

As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a "blended working" arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.

The Person

If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we would like to hear from you.

Educated to SCQF Level 9 which includes a degree or equivalent.

Qualified to full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)

Practical working knowledge of the legislation and case law governing Council tax and Non-Domestic Rating

Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fife

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership / Basic Disclosure through Disclosure Scotland.

Further Information

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As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a "blended working" arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.

For Further Information Please Contact: [e-mail]