Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprentice - North

Location: Hull, Lancaster.

About the job

Kickstart your career with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue. This goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

When you join one of the largest teams of surveyors in the country, you will unlock a world of learning and development opportunities. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive community that champions the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey. At the VOA, we embrace different perspectives to tackle complex problems, promote innovation, and deliver stronger decision-making. Make a real impact and help shape the future with us!

Job description

We are looking for people with great potential, eager to start a new career with our fully funded Surveying Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. An integrated programme of work and learning will be put in place to ensure you get the right mix and breadth of experience required to complete your apprenticeship.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to available roles, you will be offered promotion to a permanent position at EO grade. Our full-time EO annual salary is currently minimum £29,494 (national) and minimum £34,093 (London), with opportunities to progress further upon securing a permanent position.

As a Level 3 apprentice, your key responsibilities would include:

• Property research and inspection, producing and recording digital surveys.
• Valuing properties for Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rating, Rent Officer Function or District Valuer Services.
• Preparing case notes and deciding outcomes within set guidelines and supervision.
• Responding to ratepayer enquiries on the telephone, on site and in writing.
• Managing your time and working with others to deliver work promptly and accurately.
• Completing the Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Successful candidates will need to:

• Be committed to undertake and complete the Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship.
• Have an interest in and desire to learn more about surveying, property and valuation.
• Be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to work with others to deliver aims and objectives.
• Have strong organisation skills to manage a diverse workload, delivering to deadlines.
• Be self-motivated, flexible and prepared to work across a range of duties.
• Be willing to travel on a regular basis, including potential overnight stays.

Successful candidates will also need to meet the following qualification requirements by end August 2025:

• GCSE Grade C /4 or above or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics as defined by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

During the recruitment process you will need to be able to provide certificates for the above. A statement of results from your exam board will suffice initially if you are awaiting certificates. But you will need to provide certificates when enrolling on the apprenticeship.

Candidates must not already hold a qualification at the same level or above in the same subject area as the apprenticeship. For the duration of the apprenticeship, candidates cannot undertake another qualification including at the same time. This includes other apprenticeships, degrees, sandwich placements and other qualifications.

For an October take up duty date you will be required to have the above qualifications by the end of August 2025. Take up duty dates will be discussed with candidates once successful at interview.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C /4 or above or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics as defined by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Describe a building in your local area and what factors might be considered when inspecting and valuing it.

As part of the interview, you will be asked some technical questions to assess your technical skills. We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Describe a building in your local area and what factors might be considered when inspecting and valuing it.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £26,770, Valuation Office Agency contributes £7,755 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We offer a range of flexible working options, a generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days and goes up to 30 days after 5 years’ service and a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. Family friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programme offering comprehensive wellbeing support.

To learn more about the extensive benefits we can offer you as a VOA employee please download our Benefits Booklet.

If you would like further information and details on how to apply, please follow the 'Apply' button to the civil service jobs website.