Residential Surveyor and Valuer

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 1 Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Proposed Interview Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 Hours of Work: 37 Hiring Manager: Simon Blood Contact Number: 01482 816243 Job Description Summary: This is a Full Time Permanent Position Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 12th October 2026 ROLE AND PURPOSE Working within the Valuation & Consultancy team, the postholder will provide an integrated professional property advice service to other departments within Hull City Council, primarily focussing on residential valuations and work as part of a team to assist in the management of the Council’s corporate and commercial property portfolio. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to support the Council in their valuation and acquisition of existing residential properties, including private and former social housing. The role will also involve undertaking Right to Buy valuations and broader housing stock valuations. In addition the post holder will work closely with the Valuation & Consultancy team to contribute to the development and delivery of a highly efficient, effective and high-quality service. They will work with the Estates Team to support the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan, Corporate Property Strategy and Service Area objectives in relation to the corporate property estate. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Work as part of a team to deliver an integrated professional service to the Council. Provide professional property advice to support the preparation of business cases, reports and briefing papers as required to Council Committees, Council Members, the Corporate Strategy Team and Directorates. To undertake negotiations on behalf of the Council for residential land acquisitions and property valuations associated with Right to Buy sales aligned to the Corporate Plan and strategic framework. Manage and develop comparable evidence database systems and provide timely and accurate information that contributes to the reporting system. To represent the Council at a diverse range of meetings & forums and to work closely with Council Service Areas to ensure the effective and beneficial use of the Council's property portfolio. Respond sensitively to customers and make informed and impartial decisions whilst following the Council’s policies, procedures and legislation to manage all casework. Maintain the confidentiality of information in accordance with the Council’s data protections policies. Undertake and maintain a programme of continuing personal professional development and commercial awareness of Government policy, programmes, best practice and law in relation to land and property, planning, finance and taxation, health and safety and business in order to provide the Council with effective and up to date advice and guidance. The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility. Additional information: The post holder must be capable of prioritising and managing their own workload with minimal guidance, using their own initiative in order to independently commence tasks and complete work within deadlines/targets set. All activities must be undertaken within the parameters of the Council’s Health & Safety Policies and the quality management systems, whilst utilising appropriate information technology systems for the management of the property portfolio to ensure regulatory/statutory compliance & provide high quality customer service so that customer service is improved, “best value” is assured and there is regulatory & statutory compliance. NC5100.Residential Surveyor and Valuer Compensation Grades: GRADES 9. Pay Ranges: £39,862.00 - £42,839.00 Job Classifications: 3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), Essential 3B - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Statutory Post) Benefits of Working of Hull City Council: - A competitive salary - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods - Supportive and forward-thinking culture - Great career development opportunities Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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