Chartered Valuation Surveyor - Technical Lead
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Details Reference number 450382 Salary £59,342 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 7 Contract type Permanent Business area VOA - Technical Leaders - Regional Valuation Unit East Type of role Operational Delivery
Property
Valuation Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents
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. 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.
Job Description
Property
Valuation Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents
- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know
- Apply and further information
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. 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.
Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for a Chartered Valuation Surveyor interested in becoming a Technical Leader within the Regional Valuation Unit (East), to undertake complex and high profile Non Domestic Rating casework.
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 role is essential to supporting our future surveying talent pipeline and providing valuable technical advice, leadership, and guidance to the Agency.
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.
The role will primarily deal with NDR where there is a unit wide or cross unit impact due to, for example, reputational or financial risk.
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.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a Chartered Valuation Surveyor interested in becoming a Technical Leader within the Regional Valuation Unit (East), to undertake complex and high profile Non Domestic Rating casework.
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 role is essential to supporting our future surveying talent pipeline and providing valuable technical advice, leadership, and guidance to the Agency.
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.
The role will primarily deal with NDR where there is a unit wide or cross unit impact due to, for example, reputational or financial risk.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide technical leadership, direction setting, guidance and support to caseworkers in the Regional Valuation Units.
- Support 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.
We are seeking a strong leader with advanced technical expertise confidently able to interpret and apply case law, legislation, codes of practice and professional standards. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and judgement skills, able to interpret a range of evidence to provide relevant advice and reach sound conclusions. They will show commitment to the profession by promoting and participating in professional activities, while building internal and external networks to share expertise and develop others.
The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and manage a diverse range of stakeholders, using high levels of negotiating, consulting skills to achieve co-operation over mutually acceptable solutions. As Chartered Surveyor ? Technical Lead, you will demonstrate horizon scanning to anticipate and mitigate future issues, seek and act on feedback, and encourage continuous development in themselves and others.
If you enjoy working within a fast paced, stretching environment then this is an excellent opportunity to join our highly skilled organisation.
Essential Requirements
The successful applicant must:
- Have an MRICS/FRICS or IRRV (hons) qualification in the valuation or real estate pathways, with in-depth technical expertise of Rating Valuation work.
- Be able to demonstrate the application of technical knowledge, valuation methodology and legal requirements in an enthusiastic way, with an understanding of the commercial and economic environment to interpret and apply general legislation and case law and codes of practice to problem solve complex cases.
- Demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to the profession by actively participating in and promoting professional activities, proactively keeping technical knowledge up-to-date and use it to make informed decisions, make balanced judgements and provide advice and guidance to teams.
- Be able to build and engage with internal and external networks to share professional knowledge and experience and to develop others, showing political awareness and an understanding of the wider impact of ratings outcomes.
- Provide evidence of strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with high levels of negotiating, consulting and interpersonal skills to achieve co-operation over mutually acceptable solutions.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
We Offer a Range Of Flexible Working Options, a Generous Leave Allowance That Starts At 25 Days (increasing By a Day For Every Year Of Qualifying Service Up To a Maximum Of 30 Days) And a Civil Service Pension With An Average Employer Contribution Of 28.97%. We Also Offer
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
If you can meet our person requirements above, we are keen to hear from you.
To apply for this post, you must complete an online application with the following:
- A CV setting out your Job History and Full Qualifications. Please include the skills and experience you have gained in your roles that are directly relevant to this position.
- We will assess you on your CV and Personal Statement.
Interviews - 13th?15th April 2026. 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 Face to Face in Leeds . 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 Presentation.
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.
Presentation
You will also be required to conduct a 5-minute presentation. Information on the presentation topic will be provided to you if you are shortlisted for interview.
Please note that no IT will be available on the day.
Application Hints and Tips
For more information on Success Profiles, tips on how to write a successful application and find out more about what?s involved in the application process please visit About the application process , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk).
Further Information
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.
Presentation
You will also be required to conduct a 5-minute presentation. Information on the presentation topic will be provided to you if you are shortlisted for interview.
Please note that no IT will be available on the day.
Application Hints and Tips
For more information on Success Profiles, tips on how to write a successful application and find out more about what?s involved in the application process please visit About the application process , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk).
Further Information
You will be joining the department during the transition of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) into HMRC. For this reason, the role will start on VOA terms and conditions for a temporary transition period. After this, your employment will move to HMRC Terms and Conditions.
As part of the application process you will be asked to tell us which of the locations available you can work in. Please be aware that you can be posted to any location that you put in your preferences.
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 Agency?s hybrid working policy.
We will create separate merit lists for each location and make job offers from those lists. If successful you will be placed onto the list for your chosen locations. If you accept a role in one of the locations, you will automatically be removed from any other merit 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 they
As part of the application process you will be asked to tell us which of the locations available you can work in. Please be aware that you can be posted to any location that you put in your preferences.
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 Agency?s hybrid working policy.
We will create separate merit lists for each location and make job offers from those lists. If successful you will be placed onto the list for your chosen locations. If you accept a role in one of the locations, you will automatically be removed from any other merit 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 they
?re doing that day and where it?s 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.
This post is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish Citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for this post in relation to the Skilled Worker Visa route before applying.
To be eligible for sponsorship you will usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of £38700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying for this post.
You can also contact for further support.
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 stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Reasonable Adjustment
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.
This post is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish Citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for this post in relation to the Skilled Worker Visa route before applying.
To be eligible for sponsorship you will usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of £38700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying for this post.
You can also contact for further support.
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 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:
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
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)
- Contact 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.
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
The successful candidate will normally take up duty within one month from notification of successful completion of pre-employment checks.
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 .
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.
Concerns/Complaints
The Valuation Office Agency?s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner?s 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 Commissioner?s Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the Central Recruitment Team at the following address: .
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
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 .
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.
Concerns/Complaints
The Valuation Office Agency?s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner?s 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 Commissioner?s Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the Central Recruitment Team at the following address: .
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
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)
- 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
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
Requirements
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . 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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans 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
Requirements
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . 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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans 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
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