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 collaborative in their approach. 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 act 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 independently.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage litigation cases, including hearings at the Valuation Tribunal, appeals to the Upper Tribunal, and High Court proceedings, potentially acting as an advocate.
2. Use analytical skills to resolve complex or sensitive cases through sound case management.
3. Contribute to developing technical and procedural guidance to ensure consistent understanding and approach.
4. Research, analyze, and evaluate issues, identifying options and assessing risks.
5. Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks and issues, surfacing trends and ensuring appropriate escalation.
6. Develop and deliver technical updates and presentations to enhance 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. Support development and change initiatives by providing technical advice for reforms and transformation projects.
This role is aligned with the Disability Confident employer standards, which offers interviews to applicants declaring a disability who meet minimum criteria. The VOA is a leading provider of public sector property valuations, vital to revenue collection, and values professionalism, integrity, respect, and innovation. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment that encourages growth and development for all colleagues.
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