Technical Officer / Property Surveyor - Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board - 9 Wellington Square, A[...]

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assessor to join the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a picturesque region while contributing to the valuation of properties for business rates and council tax. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied workload, from surveying land to negotiating appeals, all within a supportive environment that values career development. With a hybrid work model and excellent terms, this position is perfect for those looking to make a long-term impact in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Annual Leave

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in property valuation for Rating and Council Tax.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain the Valuation Roll and List for non-domestic properties.
• Negotiate appeals with taxpayers and prepare cases for tribunal.

Skills

Property Valuation

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Property Management or Surveying

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: SOA11040

Published: 29/04/2025

Closes: 13/05/2025

Location: Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board 9 Wellington Square Ayr Ayrshire, KA7 1HL

Salary: £43,617 - £45,862 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assessor for Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board is responsible for compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll (all non-domestic properties in Ayrshire liable for business rates) and the Valuation List (all dwellings in Ayrshire liable for Council Tax).

We are keen to hear from talented property / surveying professionals, with experience and knowledge of valuation for Rating and Council Tax, who are interested in continuing their career within one of the country’s most scenic regions.

We are offering the opportunity to join our team, where you will be supported in developing your existing property skills with a view to long term career satisfaction.

You will be allocated an extremely varied workload, being responsible for the survey and valuation of all relevant lands and heritages for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

You will also be responsible for the discussion and negotiation of appeals with taxpayers and professional agents, preparing cases for presentation to the First-Tier Tribunal and appearing as an expert witness at such hearings.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills with a positive, professional, and responsible attitude, coupled with the ability to multi-task. You should have the ability to work as part of a team or individually and ensure that strict deadlines are met.

We recognise the importance of working within a positive environment and offer outstanding terms and conditions, such as flexible working, generous annual leave entitlement and enrolment into an enviable local authority pension scheme.

If you are interested in joining our team and having a long-term career with Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board, please complete the application form and we will be in touch with you soon. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you apply for this post, please ensure your email provider accepts emails from [e-mail] , by adding Myjobscotland as a safe sender. If you are unsure how to do this, please contact your email provider for guidance, as this varies per provider.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description.

ABOUT US

Who We Are and What We Do

Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board has been established since 1996 and discharges jointly the functions of North, South and East Ayrshire Valuation authorities.

Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board is a council in its own right, separate from the three Ayrshire Councils, comprising 16 members , elected councillors from each of the three authorities for which the Board has responsibility.

The Board appoints the Assessor who is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll and Valuation List, these are the base documents which are required for the three Ayrshire Councils to in gather non-domestic rates and council tax.

The three Councils have also appointed the Assessor to be the Electoral Registration Officer, responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Register of Electors which is essential for all Parliamentary and Local Government Elections.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 10.

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.

Hybrid Workers

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.