Property Valuer

Valuer – Property Valuation (Rating & Tax) – Temporary Location: Stirling Salary: £27.05 – £31.59 per hour DOE Contract: 1 year temporary Hours: 30 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home Travel: Minimum travel required Our client is looking for a Valuer – Temporary to join their Valuation Team based in Stirling. The successful candidate will be part of a Valuation Team covering a large geographical part of the valuation area and/or dealing with a particular group of subjects in a professional manner. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Forward plan/schedule workload and priorities to meet statutory deadlines. * Provide advice and guidance to staff in valuation matters, both domestic and non-domestic. * Be part of a Valuation Team covering a geographical part of the valuation area and/or dealing with a particular group of subjects. * Undertake valuations of all classes of non-domestic properties for rating purposes. * Carry out detailed survey and measurement of all types of properties. * Analysis of rents, sales and other data for valuation purposes. * Under the guidance of the Divisional Assessor, deal with ratepayers, taxpayers and their agents to dispose of appeals against valuations. * Assist with the Electoral Registration functions of the department as required. * Deputise for the Senior Valuer as and when required. * Assist in the preparation of schemes of value. * Any other duties the Divisional Assessor may from time to time determine. Essential * Formal professional qualifications e.g. BSc in Estate Management. * Professional Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. * Experience in survey and valuation of property. * Good analytical, valuation and negotiating skills. * Effective report writing skills. * Competence in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel. * Excellent interpersonal and written skills. * Driving licence and access to a car. Desirable * Understanding of the workings of local government. * Understanding of the Assessor's relationship with government bodies and other agencies. * Experience in an Assessors Department. * Knowledge in the law and practice of Valuation for Rating and Council Tax. * Understanding of Best Value. * Organisational and procedural knowledge of how CSVJB operates. * Customer Service experience. If you are interested in this role, please apply now