Post: VALUER
Location: 17A South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9FL
Salary Scale: Valuer: £39,200 – £49,761 (pay award pending)
Hours: 35.75 hours per week (Full time)
Contract Status: Permanent
Who we are
Lothian 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 East Lothian, the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian Councils in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Valuation (Council Tax) List and Registers of Electors.
Our aim
To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the survey and valuation of a wide range of commercial and domestic property for the purpose of maintaining the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List. Other duties include the negotiation of appeals with ratepayers and professional agents, presentation of evidence before Tribunals and collation and analysis of data.
Applications are welcome from candidates who are currently, or about to embark on their Assessment of Professional Competence.
Application forms, job descriptions and additional information are available below.
Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected]. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. Successful candidates will be required to provide a Basic Disclosure Check Certificate.
Working at Lothian Valuation Joint Board
General Information –
Lothian Valuation Joint Board is a public body established in 1996 to provide valuation services to four Councils; City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, and Midlothian.
The Board is responsible for compiling and maintaining two documents:-
- A Valuation Roll for every non-domestic property situated within the Authority. Non-domestic rates are calculated and charged from the information contained in the Valuation Roll.
- A Valuation List (Council Tax) which includes an entry for every dwelling (house), and this information forms the basis of the calculation for Council Tax liability.
Together the Valuation Roll and the Valuation List contain an entry for every property within the Authority. Assessors have traditionally also been appointed as Electoral Registration Officers as their detailed knowledge of each property enables them to identify where potential electors are living.
Lothian Valuation Joint Board has both technical and administrative divisions. The technical staff carry out all valuation work in relation to Council Tax and the valuation of commercial subjects. The administrative staff deal with the associated work which is required for the production of the Valuation Roll and the Valuation List. In addition, they carry out work in relation to the compilation of the Electoral Register more commonly known as the Voters’ Roll. There are also specialist areas in the office such as the Support Section, ICT, Human Resources and Business Support/Finance.
Lothian Valuation Joint Board is located at 17A South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9FL.
More information about Lothian Valuation Joint Board is available on this website.
Lothian Valuation Joint Board’s mission is to ensure best value and provide professional valuation and electoral registration services for all its stakeholders.
Our vision is to provide valuation and electoral registration services in accordance with statute at levels of excellence which exceed expectations.
- To ensure timeous publication and maintenance of the Valuation Roll.
- To ensure timeous publication and maintenance of the Council Tax List.
- To ensure timeous publication and maintenance of the Electoral Register and registration services at elections.
- To develop, prepare and publish reports to improve customer knowledge and ensure attainment of good Community Focus.
- To set standards and undertake corporate improvement in Service Delivery Arrangements and review the performance management and planning framework to ensure continuous improvement.
- To deliver changes and improvements identified under the Transformation Programme and through the ongoing process of Structure and Process
- To review, monitor and maintain organisational Risk Management and Internal Controls to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service.
- To develop, adopt and review formal documentation and systems to ensure Standards of Conduct are adhered to.
- To plan and deliver an organisational development strategy considering corporate initiatives to ensure efficiency and quality of service delivery.
- To engage in key partnership working to ensure the integrated delivery of efficient government.
- To review and develop the necessary policies to support the Health, Safety and Welfare of all LVJB employees.
Employee Benefits –
Lothian Valuation Joint Board operates a generous pension scheme which is contributed to by both the employer and employee. The Scheme is administered by Lothian Pension Fund.
- A pension when you retire (once you have been in the Scheme for two years)
- The option to retire from age 55 (benefits will be reduced)
- Option to swap annual pension for a tax-free lump sum (up to 25%) at retirement
- Tax relief on your contributions
- Employer contribution of £2 for every £1 you as a member pay in
- Life cover in the form of a death grant 3 x assumed pensionable pay
- A pension for your close eligible dependents.
For further information visit www.lpf.org.uk
A number of generous policies exist to assist with work/life balance including the Flexible Working Policy (including hybrid working arrangements), Special Leave Policy, Maternity and Paternity Policies, and the Employment Break Policy.
Lothian Valuation Joint Board employees have access to a range of exciting benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, VIVUP. These benefits are designed to improve mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
The range of benefits includes:
Lifestyle Savings: Access a huge range of savings from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, food delivery services, utility providers, and attractions.
Home and Electronics: Spread the cost on 1000s of tech, appliances, and homeware items fulfilled by Curry’s and John Lewis & Partners.
Cycle to Work: Save up to 42%* on the latest bikes and safety equipment for your commute to and from work.
Car Scheme: Drive a brand-new, fully maintained, and insured car with no deposit required.
Gym Membership: Smash your fitness goals with discounted membership at over 3,000 gyms, health clubs, boot camps, and yoga studios across the UK.
Vivup highfive: From celebrating work milestones to sending a simple thank you for a job well done, our recognition and reward platform makes it easy to celebrate your colleagues in a few quick clicks.
My Money Matters: An online platform for tailored financial education, support, and services; from AVCs to budgeting and insurance.
Service at start of leave year | Annual Leave entitlement |
Less than 5 years * | 27 days (pro rata) + 6 public holidays |
5 – 10 years * | 32 days (pro rata) + 6 public holidays |
More than 10 years ** | 35 days (pro rata) + 6 public holidays |
*Continuous local authority service | |
**Continuous service with Lothian Valuation Joint Board or its predecessors | |
Service | Allowance to full pay | Allowance to half pay |
Less than 26 weeks | Nil | Nil |
More than 26 weeks but less than 1 year | 5 weeks | 5 weeks |
More than 1 year but less than 2 years | 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
More than 2 years but less than 3 years | 18 weeks | 18 weeks |
More than 3 years but less than 5 years | 22 weeks | 22 weeks |
5 years and more | 26 weeks | 26 weeks |
This Scheme provides an advance of salary or pay for the purpose of purchasing and insuring an annual public transport season ticket for travel to and from work.
LVJB is committed to supporting staff members to grow, evolve and develop in their roles. HR and the Training Framework Group work closely with line managers and staff members to provide a wide range of training and development opportunities for all staff. Opportunities available include a combination of job specific skills and soft skills.
A number of e-learning modules are mandatory to upskill staff members on essential matters such as GDPR, cybercrime and email security.
LVJB generously supports and enables the progress of trainees alongside a number of ambitious, dedicated and clear career pathways to promotion in numerous roles. This normally includes provision of funding for staff to obtain related qualifications at higher education level and accreditation with the RICS.
LVJB are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and visitors. We expect all staff to:
- Take care of yourself and others around you.
- Comply with LVJB Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Report any hazards or suspicious activities.
- Report all accidents/incidents you become aware of using documented procedures.
If you have any additional needs that you feel we should be aware of, please advise the HR Manager to ensure appropriate arrangements can be put in place for your safety and wellbeing.
HR have a suite of policies, procedures and guidelines available which outline legislation and HR best practice in a variety of areas. Policies and procedures can be viewed and downloaded from the HR page of the staff intranet.
All LVJB staff members are provided with access to a private confidential professional counselling service via our Employee Assistance Programme (PAM Assist). This service is administered through People Asset Management and includes a wide range of support including self-help resources.
Service of 25 years is recognised with a gift voucher.
In order to achieve our strategic aims, we LVJB is committed to a framework to continually review and provide feedback on staff performance alongside capturing training and development needs to enable and support staff to develop in their roles and fulfil their work aspirations.
Further Useful Information –
You have the right to join a trade union and to take part in its activities. Details of the specified trade unions on the appropriate negotiating body are available for you at [email protected]
The office building is well served by public transport.
- Lothian Buses: Number 22A and 12 provides a frequent bus service plus the Number 400 airport bus.
- Tram stops are located at Bankhead and Edinburgh Park Station (approximately 10 to 15 minute walk).
- Scotrail: Edinburgh Park station is approximately a 10 minute walk and South Gyle station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the office. Further information and timetables may be found here.
- Cycle: bike stands are available next to the front entrance of the building. There is visible signage around security measures to deter theft of bicycles.
The office building is served by three car parks to the rear of the office (all with a barrier entry). Access to the car park is via Marnin Way. Fobs to enter the car parks are available from the Business Support Team.
There is also free on-street parking in the immediate vicinity.
LVJB does not operate a formal dress code, however, staff generally follow a smart / casual approach.
LVJB has a Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices, which are available on our Privacy page.
LVJB premises are no smoking zones and smoking is prohibited.
