Valuer - Property Valuation (Rating & Tax) - Temporary

Valuer - Property Valuation (Rating & Tax) - Temporary

Location: Stirling
Salary: £27.05 - £31.59 per hour DOE
Contract: 1 year temporary
Hours: 30 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
Travel: Minimum travel required

Our client is looking for a Valuer - Temporary to join their Valuation Team based in Stirling.

The successful candidate will be part of a Valuation Team covering a large geographical part of the valuation area and/or dealing with a particular group of subjects in a professional manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forward plan/schedule workload and priorities to meet statutory deadlines.
  
  
• Provide advice and guidance to staff in valuation matters, both domestic and non-domestic.
  
  
• Be part of a Valuation Team covering a geographical part of the valuation area and/or dealing with a particular group of subjects.
  
  
• Undertake valuations of all classes of non-domestic properties for rating purposes.
  
  
• Carry out detailed survey and measurement of all types of properties.
  
  
• Analysis of rents, sales and other data for valuation purposes.
  
  
• Under the guidance of the Divisional Assessor, deal with ratepayers, taxpayers and their agents to dispose of appeals against valuations.
  
  
• Assist with the Electoral Registration functions of the department as required.
  
  
• Deputise for the Senior Valuer as and when required.
  
  
• Assist in the preparation of schemes of value.
  
  
• Any other duties the Divisional Assessor may from time to time determine.
  
  

Essential:

• Formal professional qualifications e.g. BSc in Estate Management.
  
  
• Professional Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
  
  
• Experience in survey and valuation of property.
  
  
• Good analytical, valuation and negotiating skills.
  
  
• Effective report writing skills.
  
  
• Competence in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal and written skills.
  
  
• Driving licence and access to a car.
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of the workings of local government.
  
  
• Understanding of the Assessor's relationship with government bodies and other agencies.
  
  
• Experience in an Assessors Department.
  
  
• Knowledge in the law and practice of Valuation for Rating and Council Tax.
  
  
• Understanding of Best Value.
  
  
• Organisational and procedural knowledge of how CSVJB operates.
  
  
• Customer Service experience.