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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 IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

Vacancy: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day.

Who we are: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Board (Scotland) Order 1995.

What we do: Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for North and South Lanarkshire council areas, including the compilation of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) List, and Register of Electors.

What we offer: An exciting opportunity to join a professional team of chartered surveyors with potential for excellent career progression. Please see the attached Valuation Team structure.

We also offer:

• Up to 37 annual leave days
• The option to buy additional leave or bank leave
• Hybrid working between office and home
• Family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, term-time working, carer’s passports)
• Enrolment in an award-winning Local Government pension scheme

Although this position is advertised as full-time, we welcome applications from those seeking reduced hours or part-time work.

Our vision: To deliver quality work, provide efficient services, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls, and Council Tax Lists.

To assist in managing the survey and valuation of lands and heritages within a designated area, in accordance with the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992. To manage, control, and direct a team of professional and technical staff in maintaining the Valuation Roll and List. To deputise for the Assessor as needed.

Who we are looking for: A Divisional Valuer responsible for property inspections, valuations, analyzing rental transactions, devising valuation schemes, negotiating proposals and appeals, and acting as an expert witness. You will assist the Divisional Assessor and supervise the valuation team. You may need to deputise for the Divisional Assessor and represent the Assessor at Tribunal hearings for Council Tax appeals.

You should have a positive, professional attitude, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposes are desirable but not mandatory.

When completing your application, please ensure you include:

• Confirmation of membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Note: We do not accept CVs; submissions will be disregarded. Please upload any supporting documents with your application.

Legislative requirements

Preferred candidates must complete a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check before an offer of employment is made. Candidates should disclose any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods abroad.

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements and support members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

South Lanarkshire Council is facilitating recruitment on behalf of Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board.