Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board is an independent local government body. We compile and maintain the Valuation Rolls, Council Tax Valuation Lists and Registers of Electors for the Argyll & Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas. The Board employs approximately 50 people across our office locations in Clydebank and Campbeltown.

We are currently seeking a Divisional Assessor to be based in our Clydebank office. Blended home and office working is available through our Agile Working Policy.

This is a statutory appointment in terms of Section 27 of the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 and candidates must be qualified as a Fellow or Professional Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

You should have substantial knowledge and experience of the law and practice of Council Tax legislation, and the Valuation Acts, and requisite knowledge and understanding of the Representation of the People Acts.

The successful candidate will lead, manage and direct a professional and technical team of valuation staff. An energetic and highly motivated individual, you will have experience in management of operations and resources, including staff. You will also have experience of meeting strategic goals and performance targets. As a member of the Management Team, you will input to the development, and lead on the implementation of Joint Board policies and procedures. You should be a skilled communicator, have proven leadership abilities and a good working knowledge of IT systems.

The full post descriptor and person specification for this post is attached.

Please note a full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is desirable for this role.

Benefits include working for an equal opportunities employer, membership of an attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, a wide range of family friendly and flexible working policies, and up to 31 days annual leave and 12 days public holidays per year.

Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board values diversity and offers equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability. You will be
guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Dunbartonshire & Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board offers a family friendly working environment, endeavours to ensure a work life balance and welcomes applications from employees requiring flexibility.