Principal Technician

The successful candidate will be one of two Principal Technicians providing support to the Principal Surveyors and will be a flexible resource for both CT & NDR workloads. The role holder will have responsibilities in relation to maintaining Council Tax List and Valuation Roll, coordinating and organising Council Tax workload.

The post is responsible for the leadership, development and setting the overall standards for the work of the Technicians and Trainee Technicians, providing an operational service across LVJB and its constituent Councils.

We are seeking suitably qualified candidates who possess either an HND or HNC (or above) in General Surveying or have completed the LVJB Trainee Technician Pathway, or have attained equivalent training, or have acquired the necessary skills and attributes from relevant work experience over a number of years. Candidates should have experience in the survey of all categories of domestic property along with a thorough knowledge and understanding of Council Tax legislation in Scotland.

Experience of collation and analysis of evidence in relation to Council Tax in accordance with statutory regulations and an understanding of the procedures in respect of the disposal of proposals and appeals for First-Tier Tribunal Service is essential. The ability to communicate effectively on behalf of the organisation at external meetings, including as an expert witness at Tribunal hearings and discussion of council tax proposals and appeals with taxpayers or their representatives and the preparation of evidence for hearing before the First Tier Tribunal for Scotland is required.

Application forms, job descriptions and additional information are available at Employment - Lothian Valuation Joint Board.

Completed application forms should be returned to LVJB-HR@lothian-vjb.gov.uk by 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd May 2026. Please note CV’s will not be accepted. Successful candidates will be required to provide a Basic Disclosure Check Certificate.