Advert RENFREWSHIRE VALUATION JOINT BOARD Assistant Information Manager GR 6 - (£31,097-£32,813) Post Ref: RVJB/2024/012 Who we are: Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority that was established by The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995. What we do: Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists and Registers of Electors. Our Aim: To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders. Who are we looking for: It is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day council tax and non-domestic rates valuation practices and procedures. It is also essential that you are an experienced electoral practitioner with an excellent knowledge of electoral registration law and practice in Scotland with experience of assisting with supervising administration staff. You will be responsible for providing support to the Information Manager/Management Team in the effective delivery of the administrative service. This involves assisting in the supervision, co-ordination and control of a clerical team, carrying out a comprehensive range of clerical work of a responsible nature associated with the compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Council Tax Valuation List and Electoral Register and working within well-established parameters. Key tasks will include liaising with the Information Manager in the effective delivery of the valuation processes for the Board area. You will also be responsible for supporting the Information Manager to manage the delivery of the potentially competing functions of the administrative functions of the Valuation Services and the Electoral Registration Service in an environment of changing priorities and demands. You will assist the Information Manager to develop service delivery plans in line with agreed objectives. You will also be managing staff in line with the Board’s Managing Absence Policy It is also essential that you have experience of performing a wide range of administrative tasks as well as a working knowledge of electoral management systems and significant experience in using the Board’s Core Valuation System as well as experience of utilising Microsoft Office packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel. It is also essential that you have the proven ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, effective organisational, communication and customer service skills, are self-motivated, flexible and work well as part of a team. It is essential you have at least an HNC/Diploma in Public Administration or equivalent relevant experience. A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is also desirable for this role. Requirements Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board offers a work supportive environment which gives you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones. Not only that, but we also offer our colleagues several great benefits: A range of flexible working arrangements are available including hybrid working and term-time Benefit of flexitime Generous leave package, including annual and public holidays Training and development Enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme - Strathclyde Pension Fund Occupational sick pay RVJB operates a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability. You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including basic Disclosure. If you require any further information about the post please email assessorrenfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk or call Helen Whiteside on 0141 487 0627. Please note CVs will not be accepted. Closing Date for applications: SUNDAY 1 st DECEMBER 2024