Fife Council
Divisional Valuer
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Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC9 £47,604.34 to £57,201.95 per year pro rata. This post attracts a £2,000 (non-contractual and temporary) market supplement which has been applied in response to evidenced market pressures
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Job Details
- The Assessor Service has an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team where you will gain experience in the valuation of a wide variety of both domestic and commercial properties for council tax and non-domestic rating purposes.
- We are particularly interested in hearing from those with a background in rating, however we would also like to hear from Chartered Surveyors from other general practice areas who may be looking for a new challenge.
- The Divisional Valuer will be responsible for the efficient work supervision and training of Trainee Valuers, Technicians and Survey Assistants undertaking the survey and valuation of non-domestic and domestic properties throughout Fife for the purposes of compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll and the Council Tax List. The Divisional Valuer will also be the Service lead for particular categories of subjects.
- The Divisional Valuer will undertake the survey and valuation of the more complex or unusual subjects within their geographical area. Responsibility for overseeing the survey and valuation of properties for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating purposes within a specific geographical area or where the Divisional Valuer is the Service lead in a subject category.
- The Divisional Valuer will be expected to act as expert witness for council tax and non-domestic rates appeal cases being heard before the Scottish Courts & Tribunal Service.
- The salary range will be £47,604.34 to £57,201.95 on a permanent basis, the work pattern will be 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The office base is Fife House, Glenrothes.
- As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.
- Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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The Person
- Must have experience in valuation of commercial or non-domestic property.
- You must also have practical working knowledge of the legislation and case law governing Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating.
- You must be Qualified to full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (M.R.I.C.S.).
- You must have the ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise judgment and initiative.
- You will be a team leader and motivator with excellent communication skills and possess a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems.
- You should be able to provide regular and effective service.
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Further Information
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- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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