Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Canary Wharf, Colchester, Croydon, Durham, Eastbourne, Exeter, Folkestone, Hull, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Plymouth, Preston, Sheffield, Southampton, St Austell, Stoke-on-Trent, Wembley About the job Job summary The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sectors property valuation experts and advisers. We are one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country offering access to a whole host of learning and development opportunities to support your career development. Were looking for talented people who are eager to contribute to vital public services and assist us to deliver taxation and benefits support to the government and local authorities. Your skills and experience will enable us to provide an efficient, effective service right at the heart of the public interest. At the heart of the agency, we are committed to providing our people with a work environment which is accommodating and accessible to all and which values diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work by providing a culture that values different perspectives to help tackle complex problems, promote innovation and deliver stronger decision making in a safe and supportive environment. We therefore welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to join our organisation and enable us to be representative of the communities we serve. Job description We are looking for people with great potential, eager to start a new career with our fully-funded BSc Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship. An integrated programme of work and learning will be put in place to ensure you get the right mix and breadth of experience required to complete your apprenticeship. Dont just take our word for it though. One of our apprentices sums up the programme perfectly below. Getting a broad range of experience helped no end with my development. There are plenty of senior surveyors who have been through the degree and APC process themselves. They are more than willing to pass on their knowledge and expertise to make sure you get the best out of your experience and ultimately mould you into a competent Chartered Surveyor. Key responsibilities Provide valuations and property advice to support taxation and benefits to the government and local authorities in England and Wales. Provide independent, impartial, valuation and professional property advice across the entire public sector, and where public money or public functions are involved. Undertake property inspections, draw, scale and analyse property plans, identify and record property attributes. Research, analyse and review property data to support real estate valuation in line with statute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Global Standards. Manage your own case load effectively to deliver work promptly and within set timescales. Completing the Level 6 BSc Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship. We are holding two live events via Microsoft Teams for candidates to find out about more. Click here to view the details and sign up. Please note this job advert is for our BSc Apprenticeship pathway only. We plan to advertise our MSc Apprenticeship, as well as Graduate Surveyor opportunities, via Civil Service Jobs in Autumn 2025 (to be confirmed). Person specification Essential Criteria Successful candidates will need to: Be committed to undertake and complete the BSc Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship, becoming an expert in property and valuation and build a career as a Chartered Surveyor. Have strong analytical skills to inform decision-making and provide advice to others. Communicate complex information effectively to others, both verbally and in writing. Adapt to different types of work and manage competing demands at one time. Work effectively with others and demonstrate leadership capability when required. Be willing to travel on a regular basis, including potential overnight stays. Hold a full UK / EU Driving Licence A Provisional licence is accepted at time of application however a FULL licence must be attained and evidenced within 2 years of take up date. However, if you are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 and do not hold a full driving licence, we will consider your application. Please contact resourcingteamvoa.gov.uk with your details to discuss this further. Successful candidates will also need to meet the following qualification requirements by end of August 2025: GCSE Grade C /4 or above or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics as defined by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England. Please note that if you are awaiting results we will accept your application, but you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility by August 2025. AND ONE OF the following: 96 UCAS tariff points (2021 Tariff) or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS Tariff- please use the UCAS calculator. Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile was obtained, or an equivalent qualification. Current RICS Associate qualification (AssocRICS). PLEASE ALSO NOTE : During the recruitment process you will need to be able to provide certificates for the above. A statement of results from your exam board will suffice initially if you are awaiting certificates. But you will need to provide certificates when enrolling on the apprenticeship programme. Candidates must not already hold a qualification at the same level or above in in the same subject area as the apprenticeship. For the duration of the apprenticeship, candidates can not undertake another qualification at the same time (including other apprenticeships, degrees, sandwich placements and other qualifications). Successful candidates will also need to meet certain residency requirements. Please see the candidate pack attached below for further details. Licences Hold a full UK / EU Driving Licence A Provisional licence is accepted at time of application however a FULL licence must be attained and evidenced within 2 years of take up date. If you are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 and do not hold a full driving licence we will consider your application. Please contact resourcingteamvoa.gov.uk with your details to discuss this further. Qualifications Successful candidates will also need to meet the following qualification requirements by end of August 2025: GCSE Grade C /4 or above or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics as defined by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England. Please note that if you are awaiting results we will accept your application, but you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility by August 2025. AND ONE OF the following: 96 UCAS tariff points (2021 Tariff) or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS Tariff- please use the UCAS calculator Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile was obtained, or an equivalent qualification. Current RICS Associate qualification (AssocRICS). Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,494, Valuation Office Agency contributes £8,544 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We offer a range of flexible working options, a generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days and goes up to 30 days after 5 years service and a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. Family friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programme offering comprehensive wellbeing support. To learn more about the extensive benefits we can offer you as a VOA employee please download our Benefits Booklet: pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk). Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience. If you can meet our person requirements above, we are keen to hear from you. To apply for this post, you must complete the first stage of the application. After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete an online Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test & a Caseworker Skills Test. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 28th February 2025. If you fail to complete the online tests before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the tests will be available when you are invited to take the tests. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website. If you successfully pass the online tests, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application where you will be asked to provide the following: A CV setting out your Job History & Qualifications. In no more than 500 words please provide a personal statement covering the following: Tell us how you would demonstrate your commitment to the apprenticeship and how you would effectively manage your time. Tell us why you are interested in working for the VOA and a career in surveying and valuation. Please refer to the job description, person specification and your own research when writing your personal statement. Sift: 4th - 12th March 2025 We will assess you on your CV, Personal Statement, Qualifications and Online Tests. Should a large number of applications be received it may be necessary to increase the pass mark for our online tests. Even if you have been notified you passed the test, the pass mark may later be raised, and you may be sifted out at this stage. Please also note, depending on application volumes, we may conduct an initial sift on your personal statement and/or sift on your personal statement alone. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. Interviews: 26th March - 8th April 2025. Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change. These will be confirmed should you be invited to interview. Interviews are currently taking place using Microsoft Teams Video. We will provide more detail if you are shortlisted for interview. We will assess you on the Behaviours listed in the job description, Strengths and Technical Skills. At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills. Behaviours The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 ( Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ) and should be referred to when making this application. You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation. You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people. When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did what your thought process was and so on. As part of the interview you will be asked technical questions to assess your technical skills. Presentation You will also be required to conduct a 5-minute presentation, the presentation topic will be provided to you if you are shortlisted for interview. Application Hints and Tips For more information on Success Profiles, tips on how to write a successful application and find out more about whats involved in the application process please visit About the application process, Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk). Further Information Whilst we try take personal circumstances into account wherever possible, successful candidates must be willing and able to work at least 30 hours per week to meet the requirements of the programme. As part of the application process you will be asked to tell us which of the locations available you can work in. You will be able to specify up to 2 options. Please be aware that you can be posted to any location that you put in your preferences. If you would only like to be posted to one location, please confirm one location only. Successful candidates must select one of the locations noted in this advert as their base office and will be expected to undertake regular travel to this location under the Agencys hybrid working policy. Due to the way the CS Jobs system is set up, when choosing your preferred locations, you will find that the Wembley & Canary Wharf locations will not appear on the list of options. Should you wish to choose Wembley as a location then please select Harlesden. Should you wish to choose Canary Wharf as a location then please select Tower Hamlets. Following the interview stage of this campaign, successful candidates will be placed in an overall merit order. As we have a limit to the amount of offers we can make in each location, offers will be made in merit order and also based on the locations you have selected. If you receive a provisional offer, you will be contacted separately to confirm which location the offer is for. You cannot change your preferred locations once you have submitted your application to us. Please note that offers are specific to the location you have selected and if you accept the offer, your role will be based in that location when you take up duty. If you meet the minimum requirements but we are unable to offer you a role in the first instance, you will be placed on a reserve list for 3 months. We may be able to offer you a role at a later date if further opportunities become available in the location(s) you have stated as your preference(s), depending on your merit order position on the reserve list. Any move to VOA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. The VOA is an office-based organisation that supports flexible working. By default, everyone in the VOA is a hybrid worker with options to work in the office, at home or out and about, depending on the work theyre doing that day and where its best done. VOA employees only: If you are currently in receipt of DTA as a result of a VOA office closure/restructure and it is agreed for you to take up this role in your current location, you may continue to receive DTA for the remainder of the period you can claim for. Please check with the Vacancy Holder on preferred locations for this role before you apply. If you would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the VOA to undertake this role, please contact resourcingteamvoa.gov.uk before submitting your application. Pre-employment Checks In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. Reasonable Adjustment We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition, or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate. If you need a reasonable adjustment or a change to be made so that you can make your application, please click here for more information: Reasonable Adjustments, Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) and contact voarecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. Terms & Conditions Voluntary terms apply. Reserve Lists If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 6-month reserve list. During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order. Starting Work All candidates will be notified of the outcome and successful candidates will be made an offer as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be expected take up their post on 6th October 2025. Applying All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email voarecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk. Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Use of AI You may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to support you during the application process however, as with any application all information submitted must be factually accurate and all examples provided must be taken directly from your own experience. All presented information will be assessed at interview. Any applications where factual inaccuracy, plagiarism or copying of examples/answers from internet sources is detected will be withdrawn from the process. Further action, including disciplinary action, may be considered in such cases involving internal candidates. Concerns/Complaints The Valuation Office Agencys recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the Central Recruitment Team at the following address: resourcingteamvoa.gov.uk. If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint you have the right to complain to the Civil Service Commissioners. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Development Team Email : developmentteamvoa.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : VOARecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Attachments Final - Level 6 BSc Candidate Pack Jan 25 Opens in new window (pdf, 1101kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail