Vacancies
RENFREWSHIRE VALUATION JOINT BOARD
Principal Valuer
GR12 (£52,140 - £55,425) Post Ref: RVJB/2023/005
Who we are:
Renfrewshire 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 the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists and Registers of Electors.
Our Aim:
To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders.
Who are we looking for:
Principal role is to support the effective delivery of RVJB services by co-ordinating, supporting and as required deputising for the Divisional Assessor in the leadership, management and direction of a valuation section. You will also lead a team of professional, technical and where appropriate, administrative and clerical staff in compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll and Valuation List for a designated area of responsibility.
You will also be responsible for disposing of Council Tax proposals and appeals which will involve presenting Council Tax cases before a formal appeal hearing acting as advocate by leading staff as witnesses. You will also be responsible for the discussion and negotiation of appeals with taxpayers and professional agents, preparing cases and giving evidence as an expert witness, provide professional opinion at First and Second Tier Tribunals.
Applicants should be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Valuation Faculty) and preferably have knowledge and/or experience in valuation for Rating and Council Tax, with the ability to survey and value all lands and heritages. Applicants must be computer literate and should have excellent communication and team working skills. You will have a positive, professional, and responsible attitude. Coupled with the ability to multi-task, while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.
A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is essential for this role.
As an employee of Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme, up to 30 days annual leave, public holiday entitlement - 6 days fixed/6 days flexible, occupational sick pay and family friendly policies e.g., flexible working and leave.
An application pack and further information can be obtained from the Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board Web site: http://www.renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk/vacancies or by e-mail to assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk
Alternatively write to Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board, The Robertson Centre, 16 Glasgow Road, Paisley PA1 3QF or 0141 487 0622 or 0141 487 0627.
Completed applications must be returned to assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk by Friday 10th March 2023
Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 20th March 2023
For more information click links below:
Principal Valuer - Job Outline
Principal Valuer - Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
RENFREWSHIRE VALUATION JOINT BOARD
Valuer/Senior Valuer
GR9 - GR10 (£38,069 - £46,300) (Subject to pay award) Post Ref: RVJB/2023/002
Who we are:
Renfrewshire 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 the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists and Registers of Electors.
Our Aim:
To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders.
Who are we looking for:
You will be responsible for the survey and valuation of all lands and heritages in a designated geographical area, for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992. You will also be responsible for the discussion and negotiation of appeals with taxpayers and professional agents, preparing cases for presentation to the Local Valuation Appeal Committee and, when required appearing as an expert witness at Hearings before the Committee or Lands Tribunal.
Applicants should be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Valuation Faculty) and preferably have knowledge and/or experience in valuation for Rating and Council Tax, with the ability to survey and value all lands and heritages. Applicants must be computer literate and should have excellent communication and team working skills. You will have a positive, professional, and responsible attitude. Coupled with the ability to multi-task, while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.
A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is essential for this role.
As an employee of Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme, up to 30 days annual leave, public holiday entitlement - 6 days fixed/6 days flexible, occupational sick pay and family friendly policies e.g., flexible working and leave.
An application pack and further information can be obtained from the Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board Web site: http://www.renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk/vacancies or by e-mail to assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk
Alternatively write to Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board, The Robertson Centre, 16 Glasgow Road, Paisley PA1 3QF or call 0141 487 0652 or 0141 487 0627.
Completed applications must be returned to assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk by: Friday 10th March 2023
Interviews will take place: Week Beginning Monday 20th March 2023
For more information click links below:
Senior Valuer - Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
RENFREWSHIRE VALUATION JOINT BOARD
Trainee Valuer
GR3 – GR9 (£21,826 - £41,755) Post Ref: RVJB/2023/003
Who we are:
Renfrewshire 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 the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists and Registers of Electors.
Our Aim:
To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders.
Who are we looking for:
You will assist in the survey and valuation of all lands and heritages in a designated geographical area for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992. You will assist a qualified or other suitably experienced member of the Valuation Team in maintaining a portfolio of survey work under appropriate supervision. You will assist in maintaining all property files to an appropriate standard by writing survey reports, drawing plans and calculating areas. You will have a basic understanding of non-domestic rating and council tax. You will have effective communication and IT skills and will have a positive, professional and responsible attitude and the ability to multi-task, while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.
Position on the salary scale is dependent on qualification and experience, if entry level you must have the necessary qualifications to gain entry to and work towards achieving a BSc in Construction and the Build Environment Degree Course or equivalent. Progression through the salary scale is conditional upon satisfactory completion of the various stages and this is detailed in the Job Outline.
A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is essential for this role.
As an employee of Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme, up to 30 days annual leave, public holiday entitlement - 6 days fixed/6 days flexible, occupational sick pay and family friendly policies e.g., flexible working and leave.
An application pack and further information can be obtained from the Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board Web site: http://www.renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk/vacancies or by e-mail to assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk
Alternatively write to Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board, The Robertson Centre, 16 Glasgow Road, Paisley PA1 3QF or call 0141 487 0622 or 0141 487 0627.
Completed applications must be returned to assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk by Friday 10th March 2023
Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 20th March 2023
Trainee Valuer - Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form