The highly skilled Technical Adviser will provide technical leadership and support in local taxation across the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). You will work as part of a team of passionate technical advisers committed to collaboration and efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to handle 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 or 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 include:
1. Managing litigation cases, including hearings at the Valuation Tribunal, appeals to the Upper Tribunal, and High Court proceedings, potentially acting as an advocate.
2. Completing and managing litigation using analytical skills to resolve complex or sensitive cases.
3. Contributing to the development of technical and procedural guidance to ensure a consistent understanding of procedures.
4. Conducting research, analysis, and evaluation of issues, identifying options, and assessing risks.
5. Identifying, escalating, and managing risks and issues, surfacing trends, and ensuring appropriate communication.
6. Developing and delivering technical updates and presentations to build capability within the VOA.
7. Occasional travel within the UK, including overnight stays, to liaise with HMRC solicitors, Counsel, attend tribunal hearings, and deliver presentations.
8. Supporting development and change initiatives by providing technical advice for reforms such as NDR, CT Wales, and Business System Transformation.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to applicants declaring a disability who meet the minimum criteria. During high-volume or seasonal recruitment, the number of interviews offered may be limited. For more details, please visit our website.
The VOA is a leading property valuation expert in the public sector, vital for collecting over £60 billion in revenue annually, supporting communities across England and Wales. We value professionalism, integrity, respect, and innovation, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and development. We support our colleagues' career journeys and provide opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
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