Valuer/Senior Valuer

Central Scotland Valuation Joint Board; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government organization seeks a motivated Valuer/Senior Valuer to join its Valuation Team in Stirling. Responsibilities include property surveys and valuations for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates, requiring a strong foundation in valuation law and relevant experience. With flexible working, a solid benefits package including a pension and generous leave entitlements, this is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

35 days annual leave (rising to 40 after 5 years)

Flexi leave

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience in a relevant role.
• Good working knowledge of the law and practice of Valuation.
• Experience in negotiating appeals and presenting evidence.

Responsibilities

• Survey and valuation of a wide range of properties for rating purposes.
• Dealing with domestic and non-domestic proposals.
• Training and development responsibilities for team members.

Skills

Property Valuation

Negotiation

Knowledge of Valuation Law

Surveying Skills

Education

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

Salary: £44,511 - £53,217 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Central Scotland Valuation Joint Board covers the Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Council areas. The Assessor for the Valuation Joint Board is responsible for compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll for Non-Domestic Rates and the Valuation List for Council Tax. The Assessor is also the Electoral Registration Officer for three Councils (Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire) and in that capacity is responsible for maintaining the Register of Electors and Absent Vote Lists. The Board employees approximately 45 people and our office is at Glendevon House, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TZ.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Valuer/Senior Valuer to work within our Valuation Team.

Applications are invited from Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with relevant experience in an Assessors Service or equivalent experience in the land and property sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the survey and valuation of a wide range of property for rating purposes, the survey and valuation of domestic property for Council Tax, the negotiation of appeals with council taxpayers, ratepayers and professional agents and shall assist with the preparation of evidence for cases that proceed to the Local Taxation Chamber of the First Tier Tribunal.

Applications are invited from members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with significant post qualification experience for rating purposes and a good working knowledge of the law and practice of Valuation for Rating and Council Tax. Duties will include the survey and valuation of a wide range of property for rating purposes, the survey and valuation of domestic property for Council Tax, dealing with domestic and non-domestic proposals, the negotiation of appeals with ratepayers and professional agents, the presentation of evidence at appeal hearings and training and development responsibilities of Valuation team members.

The full job profiles and person specifications are attached below.

Benefits of working for us include access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising to 40 days after 5 years’ service, flexi leave along with a range of other family friendly policies.

Central Scotland Valuation Joint Board values diversity and offers equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit.

CSVJB operates a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability. You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including Basic Disclosure.

Relocation expenses may be available – please enquire for further information.

Applications for this job cannot be made online. Please refer to the advert for further information.