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RENFREWSHIRE VALUATION JOINT BOARD
Clerical Assistant (Permanent)
GR3 - £24,874.72 - £26,024.47 POST REF: RVJB/2025/005
(Subject to pay award)
Who we are
Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority that was established by the Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995.
What we do
Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists and Register of Electors.
Our Aim
To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all of our stakeholders.
Who are we looking for
You will undertake a comprehensive range of clerical work of a responsible nature associated with the compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Council Tax Valuation List and Electoral Register and work within well-established parameters.
Key tasks will include the processing of; registration changes from rolling registration and annual canvass forms; applications received from Absent Voters, Overseas Electors, Service Electors, and Declaration of Local Connection Electors; information received from Register of Scotland and Unitary Authorities and valuation roll and council tax valuation list changes in line with the Board’s statutory duties. You will also operate a range of in-house computer systems and deal with enquiries both by telephone and at reception from members of the public and elected members.
It is essential that you have experience of working with numerical data and using a range of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets and databases. It is also essential that you have organisational, communication and customer service skills, are self-motivated, flexible and work well as part of a team. In addition it is essential you have the ability to work to strict timetables.
It is desirable that you have an SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in an Administration related subject and experience of working within an office environment and of using Microsoft Office.
A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is also desirable for this role.
Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board offers a work supportive environment which gives you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones. Not only that, but we also offer our colleagues several great benefits.
• A range of flexible working arrangements are available including hybrid working and term-time
• Benefit of flexitime
• Generous leave package, including annual and public holidays
• Training and development
• Enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme - Strathclyde Pension Fund
• Occupational sick pay
RVJB operates a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability. You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including basic Disclosure.
If you require any further information about the post please email assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk or call Lynsey Chalmers on 0141 487 0622 or Helen Whiteside on 0141 487 0627.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 25th May 2025

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