Valuer/Trainee Valuer

1 x Permanent Valuer or Trainee Valuer

1 x Fixed Term Valuer for six months in first instance

Trainee Valuer: £21,725 - £36,099 (pay award pending)

Valuer: £36,781 - £46,922 (pay award pending)

Who we are

Lothian 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 East Lothian, the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian Councils in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Valuation (Council Tax) List and Registers of Electors.

Our aim

To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team to contribute to the undertaking of survey and valuation of a wide range of commercial and domestic property for the purpose of maintaining the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List. Other duties include the negotiation of appeals with ratepayers and professional agents, presentation of evidence before Tribunals and collation and analysis of data.

Applications are welcome from candidates who are currently or about to embark on their APC.

Completed application forms should be returned to LVJB-HR@lothian-vjb.gov.uk by 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd December 2023. Please note CV’s will not be accepted. Successful candidates will be required to provide a Basic Disclosure Check Certificate.