About The Role

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below. Forest of Dean District Council is seeking an experienced RICS Registered Valuer with strong estates management expertise to act as the Councils lead professional for valuation and estates work. This is a varied and influential role, ideal for someone looking to apply their valuation skills while shaping how a diverse property portfolio is managed. Reporting to the Property & Assets Manager, you will deliver high quality valuations for a wide range of asset types, support strategic and operational property decisions, and ensure the Councils landholdings are managed proactively and in line with best practice. Alongside valuation work, you will lead on key estates activities including lease events, landlord and tenant matters, rent reviews, lease renewals, licences, negotiations, and management of consultants. You will prepare clear, professional reports and present informed recommendations to senior officers, committees, Cabinet and Council. You will need... Degree in a property related discipline or equivalent experience RICS qualification with Registered Valuer status (or eligibility) Extensive experience in valuation and estates management Strong understanding of RICS valuation standards and relevant legislation Excellent communication, negotiation and report writing skills Ability to manage complex transactions and work with a range of stakeholders Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and GIS If youre a driven valuation professional who also enjoys estates work and wants to make a real difference, wed be delighted to hear from you. Special Conditions Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes Agile working with a mix of home and office-based work. Some evening/weekend meetings may be required, plus occasional site visits. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. What we can do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributory local government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

About The Organisation Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Forest of Dean District Council is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. xehkeey Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.