Description Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address. INTERNAL LVJB APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Job description Vacancy: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 7 hours per day. Salary: £59,911 - £74,966 per annum Address: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, David Dale House, John Street, Blantyre, G72 0AA View the Divisional Assessor job profile Who we are: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Board (Scotland) Order 1995. What we offer: An exciting opportunity to join a professional team of chartered surveyors offering the potential for excellent career progression Additionally, we offer the following: Up to 37 annual leave days The opportunity to buy additional leave/bank leave Hybrid working, between the office and home 35 hour working week Flexible working Family friendly policies (maternity/paternity/term time working/carer’s passports) Enrolment in an award-winning Local Government pension scheme What we do: Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for both North and South Lanarkshire council areas in respect of the compilation of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) List and Register of Electors. Our vision: To deliver quality in the work which we undertake, provide efficient services to all service users, and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls and the Valuation (Council Tax) Lists. Who are we looking for: Divisional Assessor who will be responsible for the management of a team, coordinating and delivering services across all 3 functions carried out by Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board. You must be able to provide direction to your team regarding property inspections and valuations, analysis of both cost and rental transactions, devising schemes of valuation, negotiating proposals and appeals with professional agents/rate payers, and acting as an expert witness in relation to both Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating. You will have a direct impact on the progress of trainee Valuers, guiding them through the different stages of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence process. You will take a lead role in the coordination of the valuation services, and contribute to strategic planning, form part of the management team and lead by example. As a member of the management team, it will be necessary to share ideas for change and improvement, shaping the future of the valuation section regards 3 yearly revaluations. You will attend regular management team meetings and have the opportunity to discuss and become involved in areas of governance. You will also be expected to represent the Assessor at Tribunal hearings leading evidence and as an expert witness when required. You will have a positive, professional attitude together with the ability to work under pressure while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved and the ability to work as part of a team, or individually. A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes, or the ability to drive a pool car for business purposes, is desirable for this role, but not required. When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas: Please confirm that you are you a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Please note that we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. Legislative Information Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Foreign Police Check Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad. Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position. Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Please note South Lanarkshire Council are facilitating the recruitment on behalf of Lanarkshire Joint Valuation Board.