Survey Assistant

Fife Council

Survey Assistant responsible for maintaining Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List in Fife. Organising workload, conducting surveys, and collaborating with a team at Fife House.

Posted 7/8/2026contractGlenrothes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,170 - £31,761 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong numeracy, accuracy, and literacy skills while effectively managing workload and deadlines. Proficient in property valuation processes, including the application of rating and council tax legislation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property ValuationSurveying and MeasurementTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsComputer Literacy

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Hard Skills

Valuation Roll PreparationCouncil Tax Valuation List MaintenanceSurvey Report PreparationInformation Research and CollationData Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

In-House Computer SystemsDatabasesE-Planning Website

Certifications & Qualifications

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Membership

Industry Keywords

Rating LegislationCouncil Tax LegislationProperty EnquiriesOffice Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support valuation staff in the preparation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List.
Work Fife wide from Fife House, Glenrothes.
Survey, measurement and inspection of domestic.
Create and maintain property files.
Operate in-house computer systems and databases.
Organise own workload to meet deadlines and make best use of resources.
Prepare survey reports.
Research and collate information required to assist in appeals, proposals and valuations.
Download plans from the e-planning website and research other property information.
Deal with general property enquiries received by the Service.
Work as a member of a team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highers, SCQF level 6, SVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Numeracy, accuracy and literacy skills.
Previous experience working in a busy office environment or as part of a team.
The ability to work as part of a team or individually as required.
The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload in order to meet agreed deadlines.
Computer literate.
The ability to travel throughout Fife.
The ability to learn how to apply rating and council tax legislation and case law on a practical basis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services