3646 - Assistant Assessor and ERO - Salary - £85,222 - £87,814 Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board in Blantyre

Actual Closing Date: Applications must be received by 14 February 2026 at 11:59 PM.

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 a range of work‑life balance policies.
• 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

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.

Who are we looking for? The post holder will oversee the statutory operations of the organisation and assist in the planning and implementation of policies, procedures, and organisational change related to new legislation, projects, and other objectives. They will consider a wide range of information from performance reports, internal sources, and external stakeholders, including legal advisors and other specialists, to solve complex problems within tight time constraints. The role requires balancing multiple factors, making decisions within restricted timescales, and managing several ongoing projects. Forward planning of resources, policy development, and adaptive change management will be essential. The post holder will lead or contribute to internal working groups, communicate with colleagues within constituent local authorities, Scottish Assessors Association, and external stakeholders such as 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 act as an advocate and witness at hearings of the First Tier Tribunal, Upper Tier Tribunal and Lands Valuation Appeal Court where necessary. The duties may also include training related to the valuation of designated utility subjects and continuing membership training for RICS.

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

Application Process: To apply online, all correspondence will be via your email address. Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission; upload your answers 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 need to submit any additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload it under supporting documents.

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 to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be automatically withdrawn from the position. Canvassing of elected members or employees of LVJB directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within LVJB shall disqualify the applicant.

Legal and Disclosure Information: Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment by South Lanarkshire Council on behalf of LVJB. Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past ten years must obtain an Overseas Criminal Records Check. The check must be translated into English, issued by a police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy, and include an official statement confirming no history of or pending criminal record proceedings.

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

Important Notice: 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.

Recruitment Notice: South Lanarkshire Council is facilitating the recruitment on behalf of Lanarkshire Joint Valuation Board.