Assistant Assessor and ERO

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE

Applications must be received by 14 February 2026  PM.

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the  Me  tab/tile on Fusion or via the application link titled  REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS .

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, David Dale House, John Street, Blantyre, G72 0AA

35 hours per week / Monday to Friday – 7 hours per day

£85,222 – £87,814

2 permanent positions available

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Board (Scotland) Order 1995.

Long‑term security, competitive salary, excellent benefits, work/life balance policies.

• Up to 37 annual leave days
• Option to purchase additional leave/bank leave
• Hybrid working – office and home
• 35‑hour working week
• Flexible working
• Family‑friendly policies (maternity/paternity/term‑time working/carer's passports)
• Enrolment in an award‑winning Local Government pension scheme

Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for North and South Lanarkshire council areas, compiling the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) List and Register of Electors.

Deliver quality, efficient services and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls and Valuation (Council Tax) Lists.

The post holder will oversee statutory operations, plan and implement policies, procedures and organisational change related to legislation, projects and objectives. They will consider a wide range of information, solve complex problems under tight deadlines, and make decisions within restricted timescales. The role involves multiple simultaneous projects, forward‑planning of resources, and implementation of new policies.

Lead and contribute to internal working groups; communicate with local authorities, Scottish Assessors Association, external stakeholders and suppliers. Influence and negotiate complex appeal cases and act as advocate and witness at tribunals where necessary.

Required:

Practical experience in Electoral Registration and Representation of the People Act;
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership. Additional: training in valuation of designated utility subjects and continuing membership of RICS.
Driving licence and vehicle use desirable but not required.

Upload answers to the following questions under supporting documents:

• Confirm you are a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Demonstrate practical work experience regarding Electoral Registration and the Representation of the People Act.

Any additional supporting information (not a CV) should be uploaded under supporting documents.

This post is politically restricted in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Preferred candidates must assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks; failure to do so may result in withdrawal. Canvassing of elected members or employees of LVJB directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within LVJB shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived/worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past ten years. Applicants must provide evidence of the check, translated into English. Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. An Armed Forces Community Covenant is in place – Veterans meeting the minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview.

Do not submit CVs in place of the application form. Complete the application form to be considered; CV submissions will be disregarded.