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Valuation Officer (RICS Qualified)
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Valuation Officer
Salary - £45,529 - £50,908 (Grade 7)
Hours - 37
Contract type - Full time, permanent
Work Style - Flexible workstyle (hybrid, minimum two office days per week)
About Us
City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a motivated and professional Valuation Officer to join our Estates Team within the City Assets service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the management of the Council’s diverse property portfolio and support strategic asset management objectives. We are proud to be a forward-thinking authority, committed to regeneration, sustainability, and delivering value for our residents.
The Role
Applicants must be RICS qualified.
As Valuation Officer, you will provide professional valuation and estate management services across the Council’s property portfolio. You will assist with property transactions, valuations for a range of purposes, and support the delivery of the Council’s asset management plan.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertake valuations in accordance with RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book)
- Assist with property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and lease renewals
- Provide advice on landlord and tenant matters
- Support the delivery of the Council’s disposal programme
- Maintain accurate property records and tenancy schedules
- Prepare reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders
Candidate Experience
We are looking for a property professional with:
- Experience in property valuation and estate management
- Knowledge of public sector property practices and legislation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
For a full breakdown of the experience required, please refer to the Job Description.
Qualifications
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
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Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process. Full details will be provided in the interview invitation.
Contact Information
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Sundip Patel at Sundip.patel2@wolverhampton.gov.uk
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
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We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
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We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
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