Valuer (Chartered Surveyor) (Full Time or Part Time) - Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board - 9 Wellington Square, Ayr - SOA12915 - SOA12915

JOB DESCRIPTION Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board is seeking a chartered surveyor with experience in non-domestic rating, who is interested in joining our organisation and helping us build upon our successes in delivering on the Assessor’s statutory functions.

We aim to support our people in reaching their full potential, and taking on the position of Valuer with AVJB could be an exciting step in your career and open opportunities for further progression as you develop your surveying and valuation skills.

There have been significant changes in the rating system in recent years and we strive to build a stable and sustainable staffing structure with clear routes for progression, together with robust operational processes.

You will be encouraged to put forward your views and ideas, as part of AVJB’s collaborative working environment.

You will be allocated an extremely varied workload, being responsible for the survey and valuation of all relevant lands and heritages for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

You will also be responsible for the discussion and negotiation of appeals with taxpayers and professional agents, preparing cases for presentation to the First-Tier Tribunal and appearing as an expert witness at such hearings.

We very much recognise the importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture, so if you have a naturally positive, professional, and responsible attitude, coupled with the requisite skills, we would like to hear from you.

AVJB offers outstanding terms and conditions, such as flexible working, generous annual leave entitlement and enrolment into an enviable local authority pension scheme.

We operate a “blended” model of office & home working, and we are happy to discuss any particular needs of the successful candidate.

For an informal discussion, please contact Magnus Voy (Assessor & ERO) – Tel: 01292 612513 Email: magnus. voy@ayrshire-vjb. gov. uk or Gillian Anderson (Head of Valuation Services & Assistant ERO) – Tel: 01292 616125 Email: gillian. anderson@ayrshire-vjb. gov. uk .

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ABOUT US Who We Are and What We Do Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board has been established since 1996 and discharges jointly the functions of North, South and East Ayrshire Valuation authorities.

Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board is a council in its own right, separate from the three Ayrshire Councils, comprising 16 members , elected councillors from each of the three authorities for which the Board has responsibility.

The Board appoints the Assessor who is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll and Valuation List, these are the base documents which are required for the three Ayrshire Councils to in gather non-domestic rates and council tax.

The three Councils have also appointed the Assessor to be the Electoral Registration Officer, responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Register of Electors which is essential for all Parliamentary and Local Government Elections.

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 9 to Level 11 dependent on qualifications and experience.

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.

The work pattern is: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm Friday 8.45am - 3.55pm