Dumfries and Galloway Assessor and Electoral Registration Officer is looking to recruit a Trainee Valuer.\n\nBased at Militia House Dumfries for 36 hours per week.\n\nDGC Band 5, £26,766 - £28,419\n\nThe post is offered on a career pathway, progressing with qualification and experience, to a DGC Band 9, £37,596 - £40,356.\n\nThe successful candidate will assist the Valuation Team in the survey and measurement of property for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating.\n\nThey must be able to demonstrate good time management, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be reliable and able to work well under pressure and be highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic.\n\nThis entry level post will allow the successful candidate to combine work and study by undertaking a distance learning degree at Edinburgh Napier University starting in September 2025.\n\nThe successful candidate must meet the entry requirements of BSc (Hons) Construction & the Built Environment (Graduate Apprenticeship) â Real Estate Surveying.\n\nSalary placing is dependent on experience and qualifications.\n\nTo find out more, click 'Apply Now' to view a detailed job description. As a Graduate Apprentice you will study for your degree alongside your job, spending approximately 80% of your time in work and 20% in university. This unique combination offers an integrated experience, where practical skills and knowledge gained during the university days can be embedded in your working practices. Skills learned directly in the workplace are aligned with and can be applied to coursework and assessment. This allows you to attain an honours degree in 4 years, the same time as traditional full-time students. \n\nYou will study on a Graduate Apprenticeship degree programme towards a BSc (Hons) Construction & the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. \n\nQuantity Surveying - learn the skills involved in design economics, procurement strategies, cost planning and estimating, measurement and quantification of construction work, commercial management and professional practice. \n\nAs you progress through the course, more of your job role will be used to gain credit towards your final award. This is captured in the Professional Practice modules which allow us to personalise your learning to ensure it meets your needs, those of your employing organisation and the university. To meet our Standard Entry Requirements you must have EITHER: \n\nA minimum of four SQA Highers at Grade BBCC (including Maths) plus Nat 5 English at B \n\nA Foundation Apprenticeship in a related discipline plus suitable academic qualifications \n\nA Modern Apprenticeship or college qualification in in a related discipline\u202F \n\nSufficient recognition of prior learning (RPL) through industry-related experience, qualifications, and informal learning. RPL applications are considered on an individual basis. \n\nYou must be able to provide proof of any qualifications stated on your CV to meet university entry requirements. \n\nAdvanced entry into Year 2 or 3 is possible for students with suitable qualifications. If applying for advanced entry, you will need to provide sufficient evidence of qualifications and experience through our process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applications are considered on an individual basis.