The Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer currently has a number of vacancies within the organisation. Currently, these are within our valuation section and relate to a Principal Valuer post, qualified valuer/surveyor posts and a Technical Assistant post.
The Principal Valuer post is open to experienced surveyors on either a part time or full time basis and on a permanent contract. This is a an exciting and rewarding role within a multi discipline local government organisation.
The qualified valuer/surveyor posts are open to suitably qualified applicants on a permanent contract, with consideration given to candidates seeking either full time, or part time hours.
The Technical Assistant post is open to candidates holding a surveying related HND (or equivalent), though applicants lacking surveying qualifications will be considered, with placement at a lower scale starting at £22,544.
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. Should you wish further details or to discuss any matter related to these vacancies please contact the appropriate person detailed for each post.
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Post of Principal Valuer
PRINCIPAL VALUER
Job Reference: 23-10
Location: Aberdeen, Banff or Elgin
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £51,498 – £55,532 p.a. plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working. 2023/24 pay award pending. Relocation package up to £6,480.
The Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer offers professional employment opportunities, with employees benefiting from a rewarding workload of diverse and interesting property types in both the domestic and non-domestic sectors and with a valuable pension scheme, essential car user allowance, support of ongoing professional development, flexible/home working and 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service.
The post provides an exciting opportunity to live and work in an attractive and vibrant environment recently ranked the top area for quality of life in Scotland. A relocation package of up to £6,480 is available to assist anyone wishing to move to Grampian to take up the position.
Applicants should be Chartered Surveyors (F/MRICS) with experience in the survey and valuation of commercial and/or residential property and have the ability to organise and motivate a multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of relevant activities. Applicants should be computer literate and have excellent communication and team working skills together with an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient management of a small team comprising Valuers, Trainee Valuers and Technical staff who undertake the survey and valuation of non-domestic and/or domestic properties for the purpose of maintaining the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List respectively. A key aspect is the ability to defend valuations, negotiate with appellants or their representatives, prepare appeal cases and appear as an expert witness before Valuation Tribunals.
The successful applicant will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Grampian this is normally undertaken by use of a car. On occasion, such as at the approach to a revaluation deadline, annual leave may be restricted and there may be a requirement to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our staff are currently working on a blended home/office working basis.
Application packs can be downloaded below or email assessor@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Informal enquiries about the post to: Gavin Oag, Depute Assessor & ERO
tel. (01224) 068380 or email goag@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.
Note – Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
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Principal Valuer - Job Description
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Principal Valuer - Person Specification
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Posts of Valuer/Surveyor
VALUERS / SURVEYORS
Job Reference: 23-09
Locations: Aberdeen, Banff and Elgin
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £34,175 – £36,700 or £40,414 – £43,128 p.a. depending on experience plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working. 2023/24 pay award pending. Relocation package up to £6,480.
The Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer offers professional employment opportunities, with employees benefiting from a rewarding workload of diverse and interesting property types in both the domestic and non-domestic sectors and with a valuable pension scheme, essential car user allowance, support of ongoing professional development, flexible/home working and 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service.
These posts provide an exciting opportunity to live and work in an attractive and vibrant environment recently ranked the top area for quality of life in Scotland. A relocation package of up to £6,480 is available to assist anyone wishing to move to Grampian to take up one of these positions.
Applicants should be Chartered Surveyors (F/MRICS) with experience in the valuation of residential and/or commercial property and those with sufficient experience will be offered a salary within the higher range quoted above.
Applicants should be computer literate and have excellent communication and team working skills together with an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
The successful applicant will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Grampian this is normally undertaken by use of a car. On occasion, such at the approach to a revaluation deadline, annual leave may be restricted and there may be a requirement to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our staff are currently working on a blended home/office working basis.
Application packs can be downloaded below or email assessor@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Informal enquiries about the post to: Gavin Oag, Depute Assessor & ERO
tel. (01224) 068380 or email goag@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.
Note – Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
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Valuer/Surveyor - Job Description
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Valuer/Surveyor - Person Specification
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Post of Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Job Reference: 23-11
Organisation: Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer
Location: Aberdeen
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,612- £36,700 per annum (pay award pending) + Car allowance
Hours: 36.25 hours per week (Full Time)
The Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer requires a Technical Assistant based in Aberdeen to survey and value properties for Non-Domestic Rating and Council Tax purposes.
The successful candidate will benefit from a rewarding workload of diverse subject types in both the domestic and non-domestic sectors and from a valuable pension scheme, car allowance, flexible working hours and 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service.
Applicants should ideally hold a surveying related HND or equivalent (Salary scale £30,612 – £36,700). Applicants lacking surveying qualifications will be considered with placement on a lower scale starting at £22,544 per annum, with possible progression to the higher levels noted above via the Assessor’s Career Grade Scheme. Applicants must be computer literate and should have excellent communication and team working skills together with a flexible approach and outlook. The successful applicant will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Grampian this is normally undertaken by use of a car
To obtain an Application Pack, to find out more information on the role or to discuss the detailed job & person specifications please refer to the details below.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.
Application packs can be downloaded below or email assessor@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Informal enquiries to Keith Fordyce (Assistant Assessor), tel. (01224) 068387, email kfordyce@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Note – Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
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Technical Assistant - Job Description
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Technical Assistant - Person Specification
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Application Form
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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
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Information for Applicants