Valuation Officer; RICS Qualified

Valuation Officer

Salary – £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade
7)

Hours
– 37

Contract type – Full time, permanent

Work Style – Flexible workstyle (hybrid, minimum two office days per week)

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

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.

• 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

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.

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Interviews will be held in person week commencing 02/03/2026. 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.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact:
Sundip Patel – Email:
Sundi For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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.

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.

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