Job Details
Grade: 10A
Hourly Rate: £29.21 - £30.54
Salary: £53,310.93 - £55,738.18 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 35
Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Assessor Service at a time of significant change and development within Valuation for Non Domestic Rating and Council Tax.
We are seeking a Valuation Surveyor to contribute effectively to the Valuation Team, ensuring statutory obligations are met and supporting the Assessor in the delivery of the statutory Valuation for Rating & Council Tax functions.
The Role
As Divisional Rating Valuation Surveyor, you will:
be responsible for the valuation of non-domestic subjects within a geographical area and to organise and control the operational delivery of valuation work relating to the Assessor’s statutory duties of compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll
The nature of the role lends itself to predominantly home working, with flexibility to attend the office or meetings as required and undertake survey work.
About You
You will be motivated with strong professional credibility and the ability to work within a team. You will have a sound understanding of Valuation for Rating & Council Tax practice and the skills to operate at a senior level.
Essential
Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Category B
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Graeme Kelly by telephone on 01835 825505 or by email at graeme.kelly@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.