Torbay Council
Senior Valuer - 37 Hours
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Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Department: Finance
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation: £48,738 - £51,928 / year
Description
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There has never been a better time to join our Estates team at Torbay Council.
We have a real momentum building with a shared sense of purpose and ambition. An opportunity has arisen within the Finance Directorate for a Senior Valuer in our Estates service team.
The role will provide a professional estate management service in respect of Torbay Council’s commercial portfolio and proactively identify opportunities to increase all commercial property returns to the Council. Delivering a full range of property valuation services in accordance with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Red Book and assisting with accommodation, land and property issues on behalf of the Council and its clients.
You will be part of a supportive, experienced team and you will be able to access excellent learning and development opportunities to support you in your role and personal development. Torbay is a fantastic place to visit, live and work, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families.
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We have a whole host of benefits, such as flexible office based or hybrid working, a commitment to your wellbeing and the Local Government Scheme. Interviews are likely to take place in-person at our office in Tor Hill House.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/senior-valuer/
For an informal chat please contact Jonathan Veale on 0777 1774184 or jonathan.veale@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 5th October 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 3rd September 2026. If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.
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Skills
Essential:
- Effective communication skills with the ability to comprehend and react appropriately to changing situations.
- Effective organisational and negotiating skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work with competing demands.
- Ability to work unsupervised to a good quality.
- Ability to work with external agencies, consultants, contractors and the public.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Demonstrate some experience of property matters.
- Computer literate with an effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Contributing successfully to effective team working and successful inter-disciplinary initiatives.
- Degree and Membership of RICS. Alternatively Associate Membership of RICS.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
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