JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assessor for Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board is responsible for compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll (all non-domestic properties in Ayrshire liable for business rates) and the Valuation List (all dwellings in Ayrshire liable for Council Tax).
We are keen to hear from talented surveyors interested in pursuing a career as a rating surveyor within one of the country's most scenic regions. You should be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Valuation Faculty) with the ability to survey and value lands and heritages.
We offer the opportunity to join our team with potential for long-term career progression and are committed to developing your existing skills.
You will handle a varied workload, responsible for surveying and valuing lands and heritages for the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
You will also discuss and negotiate appeals with taxpayers and professional agents, prepare cases for the First-Tier Tribunal, and may appear as an expert witness.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills, a positive and professional attitude, and the ability to multi-task. You should be able to work independently or as part of a team and meet strict deadlines.
We promote a positive working environment and offer flexible working, generous annual leave, and enrollment in a local authority pension scheme.
If interested, please complete the application form. We look forward to hearing from you.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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ABOUT US
Who We Are and What We Do
Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board has been operational since 1996, serving North, South, and East Ayrshire valuation authorities.
The Board is a separate council, comprising 16 elected members from the three authorities.
The Board appoints the Assessor, responsible for maintaining the Valuation Roll and List, essential for collecting non-domestic rates and council tax.
The Assessor is also the Electoral Registration Officer, managing the Register of Electors for elections.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is graded from Level 9 to Level 11, depending on qualifications and experience.
The work style is Hybrid, requiring flexibility between home and office work, with attendance frequency varying as needed.
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