Principal Valuer (Permanent)

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RENFREWSHIRE VALUATION JOINT BOARD 

Principal Valuer

GR12 (£55,297.44 - £58,783.19)

Post Ref: RVJB/2024/009

Who we are:

Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority that was established by The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995.

What we do:

Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists and Registers of Electors.

Our Aim:

To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders.

Who are we looking for:

Principal role is to support the effective delivery of RVJB services by co-ordinating, supporting and as required deputising for the Divisional Assessor in the leadership, management and direction of a valuation section. You will also lead a team of professional, technical and where appropriate, administrative and clerical staff in compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll and Valuation List for a designated area of responsibility.

You will also be responsible for disposing of Council Tax proposals and appeals which will involve presenting Council Tax cases before a formal appeal hearing acting as advocate by leading staff as witnesses. You will also be responsible for the discussion and negotiation of appeals with taxpayers and professional agents, preparing cases and giving evidence as an expert witness, provide professional opinion at First and Upper Tier Tribunals.

Applicants should be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Valuation Faculty) and have practical experience of all types of subjects as well as the understanding of the law and valuation methods necessary for Rating and Council Tax. You should also have experience of preparing for appeal cases and appearance as an expert witness. It is desirable for you to have achieved a managerial qualification.

You should also have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the legislation and case law for Rating and Council Tax purposes and effective knowledge of the principles of good management practice. You will also possess excellent time management, written and oral communication skills.

Applicants must also have excellent negotiation skills and effective IT knowledge. You will have a positive, professional, and responsible attitude, coupled with commitment and the proven ability to work under pressure while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to lead a team and it is desirable if you have experience of supervising staff.

 

A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is essential for this role.

 

Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board offers a work supportive environment which gives you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones. Not only that, but we also offer our colleagues several great benefits.

 

• A range of flexible working arrangements are available including hybrid working and term-time
• Benefit of flexitime
• Generous leave package, including annual and public holidays
• Training and development
• Enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme - Strathclyde Pension Fund
• Occupational sick pay

RVJB operates a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability.  You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria.

 

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

 

If you require any further information about the post please email assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk or call Lynsey Chalmers on 0141 487 0622 or Helen Whiteside on 0141 487 0627.

 

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

 

Closing Date for applications: SUNDAY 18^TH AUGUST 2024