The highly skilled Technical Adviser will provide technical leadership and support in local taxation across the Valuation Office Agency. You will work as part of a team of technical advisers who are passionate about their work and collaboration. This role involves handling unique, challenging, and highly technical cases, including collaborating with solicitors and barristers, and advising on technical and legal issues within the VOA.
Your responsibilities will include managing litigation cases such as complex hearings before the Valuation Tribunal, appeals to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) under simplified procedures, and proceedings in the High Court. You may also appear as an advocate on behalf of the Valuation Officer / Listing Officer. Additionally, you will provide technical, legal, and valuation advice across the VOA, leading high-profile and complex casework with autonomy to manage your workload and resolve sensitive cases.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage litigation cases, including hearings at the Valuation Tribunal, appeals to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), and High Court proceedings, potentially acting as an advocate.
2. Complete and manage litigation using analytical skills to resolve complex or sensitive cases.
3. Contribute to developing technical and procedural guidance to ensure a consistent understanding of procedures and approaches.
4. Research, analyze, and evaluate issues, identifying options and associated risks.
5. Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks and issues, surfacing underlying trends and ensuring appropriate escalation.
6. Develop and deliver technical updates and presentations to build capability within the VOA.
7. Occasional travel across the UK, including overnight stays, to liaise with HMRC solicitors, Counsel, attend tribunal hearings, and deliver presentations.
8. Support development and change initiatives by providing technical advice related to NDR reforms, CT Wales reform, Business System Transformation, and other projects.
We are a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the job criteria. The VOA is a leading property valuation agency, vital to the collection of over £60 billion in revenue, committed to professionalism, integrity, respect, and innovation. We foster a collaborative environment that supports colleagues' growth and development.
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