At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide bespoke business rates advice and manage client relationships in the commercial sector.
- Company: Join WSP, a leading provider of innovative business rates services.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, career development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Be part of a global team dedicated to making a positive difference.
- Why this job: Shape your career while working with a dynamic team on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in Business Rates and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
The Rating team at WSP is a highly skilled and specialised group, dedicated to providing exceptional Rating and Valuation services to clients in the commercial real estate sector.
With an in-depth understanding of the complex rating landscape, our team combines extensive industry knowledge with strategic insights to deliver accurate and insightful assessments.
We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate changing regulations and market conditions, providing clients with the expertise they need to optimise their property portfolios and minimise their tax liabilities.
With a proven track record of excellence and a commitment to delivering results, the Rating team at WSP GL Hearn is the trusted partner that clients turn to for comprehensive and reliable rating services.
If you are keen to join a successful UK-wide team, with its already thriving client base, we are looking for you to:
- To provide bespoke business rates advice to a host of commercial sector clients.
- To work with the Strategic Growth Director to further build on our reputable client base in this sector, across a variety of different types of operation.
- To manage and grow your own client base and case load with a view to taking on more responsibility with increased experience.
- Developing excellent business relationships with new and existing clients and to implement rates savings strategies via appeals and mitigation.
- Carry out site visits as required, as part of providing overall strategic business rates advice to clients.
- To integrate fully in the wider WSP network, and to develop relationships with key WSP team members to leverage opportunities.
Experience in working in Business Rates is essential.
WSP is widely acknowledged as a premier provider of business rates services.
Renowned for being pioneers of change and innovation in the field of business rates, GL Hearn offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a friendly and forward-thinking team.
Joining our established national team of 160 professionals ensures a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
We'd want to hear from you if you have the following
- Excellent knowledge of the UK rating market.
- Knowledge and experience of a range of sector valuations for Rating purposes.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- An entrepreneurial attitude to business development.
- Experience in pro-activity and enjoy working autonomously and as part of a wider team.
- Good IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) familiarity with Rating software Analyse is beneficial.
- MRICS qualification.
- Detailed knowledge of rating legislation and case law.
- Good general surveying and inspection skills.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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Business Rates Director - Commercial Sector in Leeds employer: WSP
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