Summary
Valuing properties for Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rating, Rent Officer Function or District Valuer Services including property inspection, measurement of areas, collecting details relevant to the assessment of value, producing/recording digital surveys. Research, analyse and interpret information to make evidence-based decisions.
Wage
£27,841 a year
In the last few years, we have increased both the minimum and maximum pay points for everyone in the VOA.
Training course
Surveying technician (level 3)
Hours
37-hours a week, Monday to Friday, flexible working. There are no core hours colleagues are expected to work and no centrally set hours when colleagues may not work. Working hours are always subject to business need and line manager agreement.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 October 2026
Duration
2 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* When you join the Level 3 programme, you will undertake a variety of roles including property inspection, producing digital surveys and valuing properties for either Council Tax or Non-Domestic Rating
* We will provide full training and mentoring
* An individual training programme will be put in place for you to make sure you get the right mix of work and breadth of experience required to complete your Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship and become qualified with RICS
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
* 7 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP
* Dunstanburgh House, Benton Park View Benton Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE98 1ZZ
* Suite 6, Rosebery Court, Central Avenue, Norwich, NR7 0HS
* Ferrers House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AB
* Avalon House, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxford, OX14 1TZ
* Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Plymouth, PL6 5DH
* Three New Bailey, New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5FS
* Greenfield House, 32 Scotland Street, Sheffield, S3 7DQ
* Ground Floor, Mountbatten House, Grosvenor House, Southampton, SO15 2JU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JANCETT CHILDCARE & JACE TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Surveying technician (level 3)
Training schedule
* Off-the-job learning will be provided by JACE training. On completion you will achieve a Level 3 Surveying Technician Diploma comprising a combination of core units and specialist real estate management units
* Rather than attending formal lectures or classes, you’ll study using JACE’s state-of-the-art online learning environment and digital library, supported with guidance from highly experienced tutors. On return to the office produce digital surveys of properties inspected
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A-C or 9-4)
* Maths (grade A-C or 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Self motivated and flexible
* Willingness to travel
* Potential overnight stays
Other requirements
Any qualifications held or currently being worked towards must differ in content so that this apprenticeship provides substantial new skills. During the apprenticeship candidates cannot undertake any other formal qualifications at the same time. Please note you will be asked to provide copies of your certificates at pre-employment checks stage.