At a Glance
- Tasks: Review business rates and manage appeals for diverse commercial properties.
- Company: Established property consultancy offering flexible, part-time roles.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and long-term contract potential.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible workload with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Gain autonomy while delivering impactful advice to clients in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Business Rates and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Your new company is an established and growing property-focused consultancy seeking an experienced Business Rates Surveyor to support the delivery of rating advice and appeals services across a diverse commercial property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rating surveyor looking for a flexible, part-time role with the autonomy to manage their own workload while delivering high-quality advice to clients.
Your new role involves reporting into senior management and will be responsible for:
- Reviewing business rates liabilities
- Identifying savings opportunities
- Managing appeals through the VOA process
Key responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing rateable values across a range of commercial properties
- Identifying opportunities for business rates savings and mitigation
- Preparing and managing Check, Challenge and Appeal submissions
- Undertaking valuation analysis and comparable evidence reviews
- Liaising with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and other stakeholders
- Providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients
- Producing reports and recommendations relating to rating matters
- Supporting wider property and occupier cost-management initiatives
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience within Business Rates / Rating Surveying
- Strong understanding of the UK business rates system and VOA processes
- Experience preparing and negotiating rating appeals
- Ability to analyse valuation evidence and identify opportunities for savings
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and commercially minded approach
- MRICS, IRRV or equivalent professional qualification desirable, but not essential
- Ability to operate independently and manage a flexible workload
What you'll get in return includes:
- Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
- Flexible engagement of 2 to 3 days per week
- Hybrid and remote working options
- Opportunity to work across a varied commercial property portfolio
- Long-term contract potential for the right individual
- High degree of autonomy and flexibility
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Part-Time Business Rates Surveyor employer: Hays
Join a dynamic and established property-focused consultancy that values flexibility and autonomy in the workplace. As a Part-Time Business Rates Surveyor, you will enjoy a competitive day rate, hybrid working options, and the opportunity to manage a diverse commercial property portfolio while contributing to meaningful client outcomes. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this role is perfect for those seeking a rewarding career in rating surveying.
