Divisional Assessor

Fife Council; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Divisional Assessor to lead property surveys and valuations. The ideal candidate will have a degree and full professional membership of RICS. This position offers blended working with both remote and office requirements, and candidates should be able to travel throughout Fife as needed. Training and coordination of technical staff are key responsibilities, alongside maintaining the Valuation Roll and Council Tax List.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for work allocation, co-ordination and training of staff.
• Lead the survey and valuation of properties of a specialist nature.
• Compile and maintain the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List.

Skills

Knowledge of Council tax and Non-Domestic Rating

Surveying and valuation experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent at SCQF Level 9

Full professional membership of RICS

Job description

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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.

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.

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

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.