The Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer currently has a number of vacancies within the organisation.
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Valuer, valuers/surveyors, technical assistant and clerical officers.These posts offer an exciting and rewarding role within a multi discipline local government organisation
The Principal Valuer post is open to experienced surveyors on either a part time or full time basis and on a permanent contract.
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 £24,429.
The Clerical Officers will join a team dealing with all the functions of the organisation – electoral registration, council tax banding and valuation for rating – and the successful candidates will be required to undertake a wide variety of duties within this demanding environment.
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: 24-04
Location: Aberdeen, Banff or Elgin
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £54,627 – £58,887 p.a. plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working. 2024/25 pay award pending. Relocation package up to £6,480.
Join our dynamic team as a Principal Valuer, where you’ll play a key part in providing efficient and effective property survey and valuation services. If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge, this role offers a platform for your professional aspirations to flourish.
Organise and motivate a small multi-disciplinary team to meet statutory duties in regard to a diverse range of non-domestic and/or domestic property valuations. Effective communication with colleagues, external agencies, and the public will be a crucial aspect of your role, contributing to a comprehensive and rewarding experience.
A key aspect of the job 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.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website:
https://www.grampian-vjb.gov.uk/vacancies 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.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Monday 29 July 2024.
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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: 24-02
Locations: Aberdeen, Banff and Elgin
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part Time also available.
Salary etc: £36,437 – £45,730 p.a. depending on experience plus Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Flexible/Home Working. 2024/25 pay award pending. Relocation package up to £6,480.
Join our dynamic team as a Valuer, where you’ll be a crucial part of providing efficient and effective property survey and valuation services. If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge, this role offers a platform for your professional aspirations to flourish.
Work collaboratively to meet statutory duties, engaging in a diverse range of non-domestic and domestic property valuations. Effective communication with colleagues, external agencies, and the public will be a crucial aspect of your role, contributing to a comprehensive and rewarding experience. Enhance your RICS membership through maintaining CPD records and supervising trainee valuers.
Whilst remote working is an option, a relocation package of up to £6,480 is available to assist you if you wish to move to the attractive and vibrant Grampian locality to take up your role.
If you take a locally based position you 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.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website:
https://www.grampian-vjb.gov.uk/vacancies 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.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Monday 29 July 2024
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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: 24-05
Organisation: Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer
Location: Aberdeen
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: £32,629 – £39,113 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 £32,629 – £39,113). Applicants lacking surveying qualifications will be considered with placement on a lower scale starting at £24,429 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.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website:
https://www.grampian-vjb.gov.uk/vacancies/ or email assessor@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Informal enquiries to Keith Fordyce (Assistant Assessor), tel. (01224) 068387, email kfordyce@grampian-vjb.gov.uk or Steve Dunbar (Assistant Assessor), tel. (01224) 068381, email: sdunbar@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 29 July 2024.
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Technical Assistant - Job Description
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Technical Assistant - Person Specification
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Post of Clerical Officer
Job Reference: 24-03
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) or Part-Time also available
Salary: £24,429 – £25,937 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 29 July 2024
The Grampian Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer is seeking Clerical Officers to join a team dealing with all the functions of the organisation – electoral registration, council tax banding and valuation for rating – and the successful candidates will be required to undertake a wide variety of duties within this demanding environment.
You should be highly motivated and have a flexible and positive approach to all aspects of work. Your communication and organisational skills must be of a high standard as you will be required to work on your own initiative and as part of a team liaising with the public, other public sector bodies and external agencies. Excellent attention to detail is a crucial attribute and you should be able to uphold the highest levels of confidentiality.
Annual leave may be restricted during certain times of the year such as before and during election and canvass periods. You may be required to work additional hours during busy periods, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our staff are currently working on a hybrid part office/part home working basis.
Applicants must demonstrate a high standard of literacy and numeracy and should have a minimum of 5 standard grades or equivalent. Highers and the ECDL would be desirable and the successful candidates will be encouraged to work towards a formal qualification in Electoral Administration.
The posts benefit from flexible working hours and 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service.
Application packs can be downloaded below or email assessor@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Informal enquiries to Fiona George, Administrative Officer, tel. (01224) 068411 or email fgeorge@grampian-vjb.gov.uk, or Lisa Moir, Administrative Assistant, tel. (01224) 068045 or email lmoir@grampian-vjb.gov.uk
Any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the post is guaranteed an interview.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure Check.
Applications should be returned by 5.00pm on Monday 29 July 2024
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Clerical Officer - Job Description
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Clerical Officer - Person Specification
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Application Form
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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
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Information for Applicants