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Valuation Office Agency; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking apprentices for property valuation roles in the North East of England. Candidates will gain practical experience while studying for the Level 6 MSc Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship. Essential qualifications include GCSEs and an honours degree. The role offers flexible working options and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous leave allowance

Civil Service Pension scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs and degree must be completed by August 2026.
• Full UK/EU driving licence required (provisional accepted at application).
• No qualifications at the same level or above in the same subject area.

Responsibilities

• Undertake various tasks to complete the apprenticeship.
• Advise clients and survey properties as part of the role.
• Spend 20% of working hours on learning and academic studies.

Skills

Communicating and Influencing

Making Effective Decisions

Working Together

Leadership

Resilience

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics

Honours degree in a non-property related subject

Job description

Overview

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector's property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue. We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together.

For our London-based roles (salary £35,457) in Canary Wharf, Croydon and Wembley, sponsorship is available for applicants who qualify as new entrants under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For our roles outside London (salary £30,674), sponsorship is not available. The salary outside London is below the general Skilled Worker threshold (£41,700). Alongside your salary, VOA contributes to the Civil Service Pension scheme. We offer flexible working options, a generous leave allowance, and a Civil Service Pension with a substantial employer contribution.

Learn more about the extensive benefits we can offer you as a VOA employee by downloading our Benefits Booklet: VOA_benefits_booklet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk).

Responsibilities

• Undertake an integrated programme of work and learning to gain the right mix and breadth of experience required to complete the apprenticeship.
• Advise public sector clients, survey and value properties for non-domestic rating, inheritance tax and council tax, undertake development appraisals and other related tasks as part of the apprenticeship.
• Spend 20% of your working hours on learning and development activities and dedicate at least 10–15 hours per week to your academic studies.
• Hold a role that exposes you to a variety of responsibilities and achieve the practical experience needed to complete the Level 6 MSc Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship over about three years.
• Travel regularly as required by the role, including potential overnight stays.

Candidate requirements and qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (RQF England).
• An honours degree in a non-property related subject at 2:2 or above.
• Be able to provide certificates during the recruitment process; a statement of results or transcript is acceptable initially if awaiting certificates.
• Candidates must not already hold a qualification at the same level or above in the same subject area as the apprenticeship.
• During the duration of the apprenticeship, candidates are not allowed to undertake another qualification at the same time (including other apprenticeships, degrees, or placements).
• Hold a full UK/EU driving licence (a provisional licence is accepted at application but a full licence must be attained within 6 months of take-up). If you are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 and do not hold a full driving licence, we will consider your application.
• Successful candidates must meet the qualification requirements by end of August 2026, including the GCSEs and degree requirements listed above.

Behaviours and technical skills

• Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing; Making Effective Decisions; Working Together; Leadership.
• Technical skills: You will be assessed at the Assessment Centre with a 10-minute presentation; topic provided if shortlisted. You will need resilience, dedication and the ability to pursue a career in surveying via a demanding accelerated route.

About the job

The VOA is the public sector’s property valuation expert and adviser. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together.