Senior Valuer

Pay Grade: £44,347.54 - £45,679.79 (pay award pending)

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Valuer to work within our Valuation Team.

Applications are invited from members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors with significant post qualification experience for Rating purposes and a good working knowledge of the law and practice of Valuation for Rating and Council Tax.

Duties will include 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 ratepayers and professional agents, the presentation of evidence before the Valuation Appeal Committee and training and development responsibilities of valuation team members.

The full job profile and person specification for post are attached below.

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 flexi leave scheme along with other family friendly policies.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, our valuation teams operate a blended approach to home and office working. We are currently considering the implementation of a formal home working policy and procedures in 2022.

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 the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including basic Disclosure.

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

To apply please complete parts 1 & 2 of the application form and the Equal opportunities form included in the attachments below. Return to executive.assistant@centralscotland-vjb.gov.uk

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 29th November 2021 at midday.

Interviews to take place between 6th -10th December 2021