Assistant Assessor and ERO

Overview

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 14 February 2026 at 11.59 PM.

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the \”Me\” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking the application link in the section of the application form titled \”REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS\”.

Location: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, David Dale House, John Street, Blantyre, G72 0AA

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday – 7 hours per day

Salary: £85,222 – £87,814

Vacancies: 2 permanent positions available

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

What we offer: Long term security and an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and an excellent range of work/life balance policies.

Additionally, We Offer The Following

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

Role and responsibilities

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

Our vision: To deliver quality in the work which we undertake, provide efficient services to all service users, and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls, and the Valuation (Council Tax) Lists.

Role focus: The post holder will oversee the statutory operations of the organisation and assist in planning and implementing policies, procedures, and organisational change related to new legislation, projects, and other objectives. This includes analysing performance reports, internal and external information, and engaging with legal advisors and specialists to solve complex problems under tight timeframes.

The post often requires balancing multiple internal and external factors while making appropriate decisions within restricted timescales. Several projects may be on-going simultaneously, requiring detailed understanding of each project and how it fits with the Board’s aims. Moving between priorities to respond to issues can be challenging and may involve forward planning of resources, policy development, and adapting to legislative change. Implementing decisions may require changes in behaviours, attitudes, and long-established practices.

The post holder will lead on or contribute to internal working groups and will work with colleagues within the constituent local authorities, the Scottish Assessors Association, and a range of external stakeholders including the Valuation Office Agency, Electoral Commission, Boundary Commissions, The Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service, and various suppliers. They will influence and negotiate complex appeal cases and may act as advocate and witness at hearings of the First Tier Tribunal, Upper Tier Tribunal, and Lands Valuation Appeal Court where necessary. The duties are not exhaustive and may include other duties commensurate with the level and grade of the post. Training related to the valuation of relevant subjects and continuing membership of the RICS may be required.

A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes, or the ability to drive a pool car, is desirable but not required.

Required qualifications and application details

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission; answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Please confirm that you are a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Demonstrate practical work experience regarding Electoral Registration and the Representation of the People Act

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address

This post has been politically restricted in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if needed, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of LVJB directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within LVJB shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council on behalf of LVJB. Please refer to Overseas Criminal Records Check. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check; the check must be translated into English and include an official statement confirming no history of criminal record. Checks may be carried out to authenticate submitted documents.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the position. The Board is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.

Please note South Lanarkshire Council are facilitating the recruitment on behalf of Lanarkshire Joint Valuation Board.

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