Valuer / Senior Valuer (Full Time) (Permanent)

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Valuer/Senior Valuer (Permanent)

GR9 (£42,102.70 - £44,274.45) (Subject to pay award)

GR10 (£46,318.45 - £49,110.70) (Subject to pay award)

Post Ref: RVJB/2024/011

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:

You will be responsible for the survey and valuation of all lands and heritages in a designated geographical area, 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, and when required appearing as an expert witness to provide professional opinion at First and Second Tier Tribunals.

Applicants should be a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Valuation Faculty) and preferably have knowledge and/or experience in valuation for Rating and Council Tax, with the ability to survey and value all lands and heritages. Applicants must be computer literate and have the ability to meet service users needs through excellent customer service.

You should have well-developed analytical, valuation and negotiation skills and effective written/oral communication skills, including report writing. Well-developed literacy, numeracy and good record keeping qualities are also required. You will have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, professional, responsible attitude, coupled with the ability to multi-task, whilst ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.

To be considered for the senior valuer role, significant practical experience in general surveying is essential as well as preparation of proposal/appeal cases and appearance at a formal hearing as an expert witness. Strong technical/valuation skills and the ability to lead a team and manage staff is also essential.

A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is essential for both roles.

As an employee of Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme, up to 31 days annual leave, public holiday entitlement - 6 days fixed/6 days flexible, occupational sick pay and family friendly policies e.g., flexible working and leave.

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 20^TH OCTOBER 2024