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ABOUT US PROPERTY SURVEYOR (COUNCIL TAX)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new team of Council Tax (Residential) Surveyors and apprenticeship surveyors within the office of the Assessor for Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board.

The Assessor is responsible for compiling and maintaining the Valuation List, consisting of all dwellings in Ayrshire liable for Council Tax, and is seeking talented property professionals looking for a long-term career in the public sector.

You will inspect / survey residential properties, interpret sales evidence, and carry out statutory valuations for Council Tax purposes. You will explain such valuations to taxpayers, and will present your evidence at tribunal hearings, acting as “expert witness”.

You are expected to hold a surveying-based qualification at HNC level or equivalent (eg: NVQ Level 3, SVQ Level 7 etc) and be an Associate Member of the RICS. If you are not currently a member, you should be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience.

You will be based at 9 Wellington Square, Ayr and will be expected to undertake regular travel throughout Ayrshire. It is a requirement of the post to hold a full clean driving licence and have access to a car (for business use).

We want to hear from applicants who can quickly adapt to the requirements of surveying and valuing residential properties for Council Tax purposes. You will also be required to help us train and support our new Apprentice Council Tax Surveyors to create a successful Council Tax Team.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills with a positive, professional, and responsible attitude, coupled with the ability to multi-task. You should have the ability to work as part of a team or individually and be capable of adhering to strict deadlines.

We recognise the importance of working within a positive environment and offer outstanding terms and conditions, such as flexible working, generous annual leave entitlement and enrolment into an enviable local authority pension scheme.

If you are interested in joining our new and exciting team and having a long-term career with Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board, please complete the application form and we will be in touch with you soon. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information, or to request an informal chat, please e-mail assessor@ayrshire-vjb.gov.uk.

REQUIREMENTS This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure, and you may be required to meet the cost.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The grade of this post is Level 7.

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.

Skills or experience needed

Property Surveyor Avjb Council Tax Wellington Square Ayr Soa12703

Salary and benefits

£33,945 - £36,737 per year

Location details

Ayrshire liable for Council Tax

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