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 which 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.
Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Technical Lead – Role Overview
The Valuation Office Agency are recruiting experienced Chartered Valuation Surveyors across the UK to undertake complex and high profile Non-Domestic Rating casework. If you enjoy working within a fast paced, stretching environment then this is an excellent opportunity to join our highly skilled organisation.
Our Technical Leaders provide technical advice to colleagues across the network. You will be a technical expert with a natural ability to coach and nurture colleagues undertaking professional qualifications.
The Regional Valuation Unit (RVU) is an exciting, ever-changing environment and will provide you with an excellent opportunity to join our highly skilled, diverse, and growing organisation. You will be joining a team of exceptionally experienced and respected colleagues who will share their knowledge and support you to become part of the team. They will also value and learn from the valuable experience that you can bring to this organisation.
We are eager to hear from experienced Valuation Surveyors with extensive rating experience having dealt with a broad range of property types across different valuation methodologies through to valuation tribunal.
Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Technical Lead – Key responsibilities
* To provide technical leadership, guidance and support to caseworkers in the Regional Valuation Units.
* Supporting the delivery of the Revaluation Programme.
* Lead, motivate and inspire others to deliver results including sharing your professional knowledge to help others develop.
* To set and maintain strategic overview of the framework for the work of team, including embedding VOA vision and values.
* To offer advice or guidance on complex issues which cannot be resolved within the normal rules or precedents.
* If appropriate to the role undertake selected casework where the outcome has a wider impact, setting frameworks or, where a high level of expertise is required, resolving the issues raised.
* To provide expert witness and advocacy in complex litigation at VTE/VTW/UTLC and beyond.
* To act as a Counsellor/Supervisor to colleagues undertaking profession qualifications.
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