Valuer/Trainee Valuer (Temporary - Maternity Cover)

Valuer/Trainee Valuer (Temporary - Maternity Cover)

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 employs approximately 45 people and our office is at Glendevon House, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TZ.

We are looking to recruit a Valuer/Trainee Valuer to work within our Valuation Team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

Applications are invited from Members/Associates 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 CEM.

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.

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

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. We also operate a hybrid working policy for all staff, blending both working from home and attendance at the office.

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 essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

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

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 recruitment@centralscotland-vjb.gov.uk

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2024

Interviews will take place on Monday 29 April 2024