Valuer/Trainee Valuer

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 Hillside House, Laurelhill Business Park, Stirling.

We are looking to recruit 2 Valuers or Trainee Valuers to work within our Valuation Team.

Applications are invited from Associate members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Graduates with an RICS accredited degree or candidates with relevant experience in an Assessors Service or equivalent experience in the land and property sector who possess the entry requirements for the BSc in Real Estate Management at the College of Estate Management, or another similar RICS accredited qualification.

Consideration will also be given to candidates who meet the entry qualifications for the postgraduate MSC in Real Estate at UCEM.

The successful candidates 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 Valuation Appeal Committee.

The full job profiles and person specifications for the Valuer and Trainee Valuer role is attached.

Benefits include access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 34 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service. We operate a flexible 35 hour working week and have generous leave schemes and family friendly policies. Central Scotland Valuation Joint Board values diversity and offers equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit.

You will find more information on the Local Government Pension Scheme in the attachments below.

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

Any offer of employment may be subject to a satisfactory pre-employment check, including basic disclosure.

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

All financially assisted training for Trainee Valuers will be subject to CSVJB’s learning contract. For further details please contact the Executive Assistant.

To apply, please complete parts 1 and 2 of the attached application form, along with the Equal Opportunities form. Please return these to the Executive Assistant at executive.assistant@centralscotland-vjb.gov.uk

Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date Monday 23^rd January 2023

Interviews Wednesday 1^st February 2023