Divisional Assessor
Summary
As a Divisional Assessor at Fife Council, you'll lead professional training, coordinate staff, and handle specialist property surveys and valuations for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating. Requires MRICS/FRICS qualification and SCQF Level 9 education.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 07 September 2026
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC10 £57,196.54 to £62,583.94
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Fife House with blended home working
Supporting Statement
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Job Details
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Fife Assessor Service as a Divisional Assessor. The role will be pivotal in driving professional training in the Service as well as the Assessor Information Notices/Civil Penalties process.
The job role:
To be responsible for the efficient work allocation, co-ordination and training of technical staff undertaking property surveys and valuations throughout Fife for the purposes of compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List.
Taking a lead role in the Service for the survey and valuation of properties of a more specialist nature.
A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
Why join us?
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.
The Person
If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we would like to hear from you.
Educated to SCQF Level 9 which includes a degree or equivalent.
Qualified to full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
Practical working knowledge of the legislation and case law governing Council tax and Non-Domestic Rating
Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fife
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership / Basic Disclosure through Disclosure Scotland.
Further Information
Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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For further information please contact: Nikki.Conn@fife.gov.uk