The Grampian Assessor and Electoral Registration Officer has vacancies for surveyors, technicians and clerical officers. Please see the various sections below for the full details relating to each post and the application form that can be used for any of these vacancies.
The posts are available on a permanent basis and are open to suitably qualified applicants seeking either full-time or part-time hours. Where a post has more than one salary scale, the successful candidate will be appointed on the appropriate scale, taking account of their relevant experience.
Application packs can be downloaded below or requested by email from recruitment@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
For informal enquiries about the posts, please contact Danielle Chambers, Executive Assistant, in the first instance on 01224 068394 or by email at d.chambers@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Note
• All applicants should have excellent communication and team working skills together with a flexible approach and outlook.
• All posts are permanent contracts and salaries are based on a 36.25 hour working week, worked Monday to Friday.
• Our staff are currently working on a blended home/office basis.
• On occasions, such as the approach to a statutory deadline, annual leave may be restricted and there may be a requirement to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.
• Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Level 1 Disclosure Check.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@grampian-vjb.gov.uk or by post to Grampian Assessor & ERO, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GE
The closing date for applications for all posts is 5pm on Friday 20 November 2026
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Principal Valuer
Reference: 26/P
Location: Aberdeen/Banff (Hybrid working)
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £60,904 – £65,654 p.a. depending on experience plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working. Relocation package up to £6,480.We are looking for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join us as a Principal Valuer, combining varied and challenging valuation work with the opportunity to lead and develop a small team of professional and technical staff in Aberdeenshire.
Your work will span both domestic and commercial property, with responsibility for Council Tax banding and non-domestic rating valuations. The role also encompasses more complex property valuations, negotiations with property owners and professional agents, staff development and the presentation of valuation evidence before valuation Tribunals.
Previous experience of local taxation valuation is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from Chartered Surveyors with relevant experience gained in private practice or other valuation environments, particularly in commercial or residential property.
If you are ready to broaden your professional experience and take on greater responsibility, this is an opportunity to put your valuation expertise to use in a varied and rewarding public-sector role.
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Senior Valuer
Reference: 26/S
Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid working)
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £52,478 – £56,587 p.a. depending on experience plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working. Relocation package up to £6,480.Applications are invited from experienced Chartered Surveyors for this varied and challenging role.
The successful candidate will undertake a diverse range of work involving both non-domestic properties for rating purposes and domestic properties for Council Tax. As a Senior Valuer, you will also play an important role in supervising, training and mentoring colleagues, helping to maintain professional standards and supporting the continuing development of Valuers, Trainees and Technicians.
The role includes the survey and valuation of new and altered properties, research and valuation of more complex subjects, analysis of sales, rental and cost evidence, and discussions and negotiations with property owners and professional agents. You will also assist in the preparation of appeal cases and have the opportunity to present valuation evidence as an expert witness before valuation Tribunals.
Previous experience of local taxation valuation is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from Chartered Surveyors with relevant experience gained in private practice or other valuation environments, particularly in commercial or residential property.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveyor seeking to broaden their professional experience, develop their supervisory and leadership skills and apply their valuation expertise within a varied and rewarding professional environment.
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Valuer/Surveyor
Reference: 26/V
Location: Aberdeen/Banff (Hybrid working)
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £40,640 – £43,618 or £47,803 – £50,989 p.a. depending on experience plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working. Relocation package up to £6,480.We are looking for motivated Chartered Surveyors to join our professional valuation team and work across a diverse range of domestic and non-domestic properties.
This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to develop experience across the full range of local taxation valuation work. You will undertake property inspections and surveys, prepare valuations for Rating and Council Tax purposes, analyse sales, rental and cost evidence, and maintain property information records.
The role also provides the opportunity to deal directly with ratepayers, Council Tax payers and professional agents, including the discussion and negotiation of valuations. You will prepare appeal cases and may present valuation evidence as an expert witness before valuation Tribunals.
Previous experience of local taxation valuation is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from Chartered Surveyors with relevant experience gained in private practice or other valuation environments, particularly those with a background in commercial or residential property who are interested in applying their skills in a new professional setting.
We also welcome applications from graduate surveyors who have not yet completed their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), providing an opportunity to develop their professional experience while working towards Chartered Surveyor status. The salary scale for Graduate surveyors is £36,474 – £38,944
The post offers considerable variety, from inspecting new and altered properties to researching and valuing more complex subjects and analysing market evidence. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain their professional development and, as experience grows, contribute to the training and supervision of trainee valuation staff.
If you are looking to broaden your valuation experience, develop your professional skills and build your career within a varied property environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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Technical Assistant
Reference: 26/T
Location: Aberdeen/Banff (Hybrid working)
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £36,474 – £38,944 or £40,640 – £43,618 p.a. depending on experience plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working.We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our valuation team and develop a career in property surveying and valuation.
Working as part of a professional team, you will assist in the survey and valuation of a wide range of domestic and non-domestic properties. The role provides varied practical experience, including inspecting and measuring new and altered properties, preparing floor plans and survey reports, calculating floor areas, assisting with valuations and maintaining property information reports.
You will also have the opportunity to liaise with developers and property occupiers, deal with enquiries from Council Tax payers and ratepayers, and assist valuation staff with more complex properties and work associated with revaluations and proposals.
Applicants will preferably hold a property-related HND or equivalent qualification and should be confident in the use of computer systems. However, we are also keen to hear from applicants without formal surveying qualifications who can demonstrate an interest in property and a willingness to develop their surveying and valuation skills. Applicants lacking surveying qualifications will be placed initially on a lower salary scale of £27,671 – £29,292.
The post would particularly suit someone with an interest in property who enjoys a combination of practical site-based work and home/office-based technical work, and who is keen to develop their knowledge and experience within a professional valuation environment.
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Clerical Officer
Reference: 26/C
Location: Aberdeen/Banff/Elgin (Hybrid working)
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £27,671 – £29,292 p.a. depending on experience plus Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working.We are looking for an organised and customer-focused individual to join the Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer team as a Clerical Officer.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will help provide an efficient and effective clerical service across our electoral registration, valuation and Council Tax functions. The role is varied and includes updating computerised records, responding to enquiries from members of the public and other organisations, issuing and processing forms, handling mail, and scanning and filing documents.
You will also undertake telephone duties, assist with the annual electoral canvass and provide administrative support during elections and referendums.
The successful candidate will have good communication and organisational skills, be comfortable using computer systems and be able to work accurately as part of a busy team. A helpful and professional approach to dealing with the public is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to undertake varied and worthwhile work that supports important local public services across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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