The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue. This goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.
We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.
Graduate Valuation Surveyor – Role Overview
We are looking for eager and talented people to join our Graduate Valuation Surveyor Programme. To apply, you will need to hold, or expect to hold by 1 September 2025, a RICS accredited Real Estate or Valuation degree at 2:2 or above, or an MSc in Real Estate.
As part of the programme we will provide you with the right mix of experience to pass the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and become a Chartered Surveyor. Don’t just take our word for it though. One of our current graduates sums up the programme perfectly below.
“The support, training and opportunities provided to me have been first class. Being a graduate at the VOA exposes me to plenty of challenging work and opportunities that I would not have otherwise been able to undertake. The VOA are very accommodating and inclusive when it comes to your career and personal needs.”
You will undertake a variety of roles and responsibilities as part of your structured training such as: advising public sector clients, surveying and valuing properties for, non-domestic rating, inheritance tax and council tax, undertaking development appraisals and much more.
As part of this role you will need to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, verbally and in writing, in both English and Welsh. Due to external requirements your APC assessment will be conducted in English. You will play a vital role ensuring the VOA is able to deliver upon the commitments set out in our Welsh Language Scheme. In addition you’ll have access to networking and opportunities to collaborate via our internal Welsh Language Working Group.
If you enjoy working within a fast paced, challenging environment then this is an excellent opportunity to join our highly skilled and diverse organisation. Full details of key responsibilities, person specification and eligibility requirements are contained within the candidate pack which can be found at the bottom of the advert.
You can also click here to view dates, times and sign up to our live events taking place via Microsoft Teams prior to the closing date. These events are a great opportunity to find out more about our Graduate Programme and how to apply. Please note booking will close at 5pm the day before each event. On the day of the event, you will receive a joining link by 09:30am to access the event.