Depute Assessor

Job Description

Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board is an independent local government body.

We compile and maintain the Valuation Rolls, Council Tax Valuation Lists and Registers of Electors for the Argyll & Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas. We provide high quality, transparent, effective and responsive services to all of our stakeholders.

This is a statutory appointment in terms of section 27 of the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 and candidates must be qualified as a Fellow or Professional Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

You should have substantial experience of the law and practice of the Valuation Acts and the Representation of the People Acts.

An energetic and highly motivated individual, you will have experience at a senior management level. Using your abilities as a strategic thinker you will be able to develop and implement the Joint Board policies and procedures and will have experience in management of operations and resources, including staff. You should be a skilled communicator, have proven leadership abilities and a knowledge of IT systems.

Changes to Non Domestic Rating systems, and Electoral Registration legislation in recent years are providing catalysts to change so you should have experience in leading and managing change within a similar organisation.

Benefits include working for an equal opportunities employer, attractive pension scheme, a wide range of family friendly policies and up to 31 days annual leave.

The Individual

Benefits include working for an equal opportunities employer, membership of an attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, a wide range of family friendly and flexible working policies, and up to 31 days annual leave and 12 days public holidays per year. Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board values diversity and offers equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit.

We operate 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.

Dunbartonshire & Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board offers a family friendly working environment, endeavours to ensure a work life balance and welcomes applications from employees requiring flexibility.