Valuer in Coleford

Permanent contract. Full time or Part time will be considered. Please note that the salary will be pro rata for part-time working arrangements. Forest of Dean District Council is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Valuer to join its Property & Assets team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Valuer with strong estates management experience who wants to take a lead role in managing and developing the Council's property portfolio. You'll provide expert advice on a wide range of property matters, including valuations, lease events, tenancy management, acquisitions, disposals, and property development projects. Principally undertaking valuation work, whilst also working in conjunction with the Estates Team and Building Surveyor on many property related matters.

You’ll prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders, committees, Cabinet, and Council, helping ensure that the Council's assets are effectively managed, aligned with strategic objectives, and delivered in a commercially aware and professional manner. Working closely with the Property & Assets Manager, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive team, overseeing all valuation matters, together with day-to-day estates management and strategic property initiatives. This role offers professional growth, the opportunity to influence key decisions, and a chance to make a tangible impact across the district.

• Degree in general practice surveying or equivalent, with relevant professional qualification (e.g., RICS).
• Minimum of five years experience in valuation of commercial property, land and residential property.
• Strong understanding of RICS valuation standards, statutory requirements, and estates best practice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Experience managing complex property transactions and working with internal and external stakeholders.
• IT literacy including property indices, Microsoft Office, Google, and GIS systems.

• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Agile working with a mix of home and office-based work.
• Some evening/weekend meetings may be required, plus site visits.

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working.
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service.
• Extra two volunteering days a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care.
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 for advice and counselling.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with tax and NI savings on electric cars.
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements.

Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.

Forest of Dean District Council is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.