Technical Lead - NVU Industrial, Commercial & Crown Team

Valuation Office Agency; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in England is seeking a technical surveying leader focused on delivering complex Non Domestic casework. This role includes providing guidance to colleagues and leading discussions on valuation practices. Applicants should possess strong leadership skills and be capable of mentoring others, while fostering a collaborative environment to encourage team success. The position offers flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Technical leadership skills in surveying.
• Ability to deliver complex Non Domestic Rating casework.
• Experience in guiding and mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex Non Domestic Rating casework and provide guidance.
• Lead group pre-challenge review schemes and discussions.
• Support delivery of the Revaluation Programme and evidence analysis.
• Motivate and inspire team members for better results.
• Advise on complex issues beyond normal precedents.
• Provide expert witness services in complex litigation.
• Counsel supervisors of colleagues undertaking qualifications.
• Undertake specialist casework with wider impacts.

Job description

Overview

This is a technical surveying and leadership role primarily focused on delivery of complex Non Domestic casework, as well as supporting the Senior Management Team in transferring skills across the sector to build capability. The role sits with the National Valuation Unit (NVU) Industrial, Commercial and Crown team, delivering valuations for the most complex and high-value properties across England and Wales. NVU provides a collaborative and supportive environment with flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of complex Non Domestic Rating casework, and/or provide technical leadership, guidance and support to caseworkers.
• Lead group pre-challenge review schemes (GPCRs) and other forms of central discussion.
• Support and drive the delivery of the Revaluation Programme, including evidence gathering/analysis, writing practice notes and leading central discussions on prior agreement.
• Lead, motivate and inspire others to deliver results, sharing professional knowledge to help others develop.
• Offer advice or guidance on complex issues which cannot be resolved within the normal rules or precedents.
• Potentially provide expert witness and advocacy in complex litigation at Valuation Tribunal England/Wales (VTE/VTW) and Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) - UTLC and beyond.
• Act as a Counsellor/Supervisor to colleagues undertaking professional qualifications.
• If appropriate to the role, undertake selected casework where the outcome has a wider impact, setting frameworks or, where a high level of expertise is required, resolving the issues raised.

Disability Confident

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About the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)

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 which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales. 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. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

Role Overview

These roles sit with the National Valuation Unit (NVU) Industrial, Commercial and Crown team, a dynamic specialist branch of The Chief Valuer Group delivering valuations for complex and high-value properties across England and Wales. NVU is home to talented people offering a collaborative and supportive environment where every individual works cohesively towards shared objectives. We are dedicated to promoting work-life balance and flexibility to accommodate diverse personal commitments and working patterns.