Chartered Surveyor - National Lead

This position encompasses both technical surveying and leadership responsibilities, primarily focusing on the delivery of complex non-domestic casework. Additionally, the role involves supporting the Senior Management Team in transferring skills across the sector to enhance overall capability., This position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on national valuation practices while collaborating with industry-leading professionals. You will play a crucial role in shaping the VOA's approach to complex valuations, ensuring fairness and accuracy across England and Wales.

As key members of the leisure and civic team within the NVU, you will deliver expert technical advice, direction and support at the highest level of complexity for a diverse portfolio of classes. A particularly important aspect of the role will be ensuring that consistency of approach is adopted across the VOA network allowing you to make a significant contribution to the performance of both NVU and the VOA as a whole.

To excel in this role, you will need a strong understanding of the wider economic and commercial environment, along with a solid appreciation of relevant legislation, case law and codes of practice. You will be surrounded by highly experienced and respected colleagues who will support your professional development and help enhance your knowledge and practice. Additionally, you will benefit from excellent training and resources designed to facilitate your growth.

Chartered Surveyor - National Lead - Key responsibilities

• Delivery of complex Non-Domestic Rating casework within defined national classes.


• Providing technical leadership, guidance and support to NVU caseworkers and across the wider network.


• Leading group pre-challenge review schemes (GPCR's) and other forms of central discussion. Providing overall leadership of relevant Class Co-ordination Teams (CCTs).


• Supporting and driving the delivery of the Revaluation Programme, including (but not limited to) evidence gathering/analysis, writing practice notes and leading central discussions on prior agreement.


• Provide expert witness and advocacy in complex litigation at Valuation Tribunal England/ Wales (VTE/VTW) and Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) - UTLC and beyond.


• Undertake Peer Review and RV Assurance as required on complex, high risk or high profile valuations.


• Reporting to stakeholders up to and including Ministerial level where necessary.


• Liaising with Strategy & Policy and Communication teams on politically sensitive issues, media interest and in respect of large RV changes.


• Supporting the National Valuation Unit management team in the delivery of the Unit's and the Business Stream's objectives.
  
  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. We are one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country. 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.

These roles sit with the National Valuation Unit (NVU), which is a dynamic specialist branch of The Chief Valuer Group delivering valuations for the most complex and high value properties across England and Wales.

At NVU, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where talented individuals work together towards shared objectives. We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and flexibility, recognizing that our colleagues have diverse personal commitments. To support this, we offer a variety of working patterns, enabling our team members to manage their personal responsibilities while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling career.