Survey Assistant - Council HQ - SBO10458

Scottish Borders Council; Melrose; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a technical support assistant for the Assessor Service within Valuation for Non‑Domestic Rating and Council Tax. The role focuses on maintaining the Council Tax Valuation List and Valuation Roll, surveying properties, and creating digital files using in-house systems.

You will join a team, undertake on‑the‑job training, and bring good literacy and numeracy along with IT proficiency. The post is temporary, 35 hours per week, with a salary in the mid-£20k range.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Competent using various IT software packages.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.

Responsibilities

• Survey, measurement and inspection of properties.
• Creation and maintenance of digital property files.
• Operation of in-house computer systems and databases.
• Organising workload to meet deadlines and make best use of resources.
• Preparation of survey reports.
• Research and collate information for appeals and valuations.
• Work as part of a team.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Team work

Education

5 SCE Standard Grades at Level 3 or above

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 4A

Salary: £25,059.96 - £26,392.21 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/03/2028

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity to join the Assessor Service at a time of significant change and development within Valuation for Non-Domestic Rating and Council Tax.

You will provide a dedicated technical support service for the Assessor in the maintenance of the Council Tax Valuation List & Valuation Roll to enhance the quality and quantity of valuation information.

The Role Key tasks in the role include:

Survey, measurement and inspection of properties.

Creation and maintenance of digital property files.

Operation of in-house computer systems and databases.

Organising own workload to meet deadlines and make best use of resources.

Preparation of survey reports.

Research and collation of information required to assist in appeals, proposals and valuations.

Working as a member of a team.

About You

You will be required to undertake on the job training. You should have good literacy and numeracy skills and be competent using various IT software packages. The postholder will have a positive, professional and responsible attitude and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.

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 Graeme Kelly by telephone on 01835 827529 or by email at [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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail]

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment