Work Placement Valuation Surveyor

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This role is part of HMRC Valuation Office, formerly known as the Valuation Office Agency. We have recently integrated into HMRC.

HMRC Valuation Office are the public sector's property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

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Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for individuals studying a RICS accredited degree aligned with the RICS' Valuation or Commercial pathway, with an agreed work-based placement (sandwich) year (full eligibility details are set out below). The placement will start in September 2027 and lasts for 12 months. There may also be opportunities to continue working at the VO, in a property-related role, on a part-time basis for an additional 12 months when you return to university.

The Valuation Office (VO) offers a dynamic and fast-paced working environment where no two days are the same. You will be trusted to contribute to real business activities, working alongside experienced Chartered Surveyors on projects and casework that have a direct impact on public services and the property sector. As part of your placement, you will learn how to balance competing priorities, manage workloads effectively and make informed decisions using evidence and professional judgement. You will also have opportunities to build strong professional networks.

From an early stage in your placement, you will be given responsibility for managing your own caseload, providing valuable hands-on experience in real valuation work. This practical exposure will help you develop key professional skills and build evidence that may contribute towards the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) on the Valuation and Valuation-Related pathways.

You can find out more about our Work Placement Programme and how to apply by attending one of our live events prior to the closing date click here to view dates, times and sign up . Please note bookings will close at midday the day before each event. Your link will be sent by 9:30am on the day of the event. Please check your spam or junk folder before contacting us.

Key responsibilities

• Value properties for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating, supporting the preparation of valuation reports, surveys and professional advice under the guidance of experienced surveyors.
• Develop your understanding of valuation surveying by applying academic learning to real property cases, working within current legislation, professional standards, organisational policies, and technical guidance to support robust and evidence-based valuation decisions.
• Inspect commercial and residential properties, take measurements and collect relevant data to support reliable property valuations and produce and maintain accurate digital survey records.
• Engage with customers and agents to discuss and review valuation cases, assess relevant information, and contribute to case resolutions, including re-assessment as needed .
• Effectively manage your own caseload whilst collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver work promptly within agreed timescales, helping to deliver business objectives and customer outcomes.
• Keep up to date with market knowledge and trends in order to support valuation decision-making.
• Record 12 months experience and Continuous Professional Development to count towards the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you will be naturally curious and have a genuine enthusiasm for developing your surveying and valuation knowledge. You will be committed to your personal and professional development, actively seeking opportunities to build the skills, experience and technical expertise needed to support your future progression towards Chartered Surveyor status.

Essential Requirements

• Be currently studying a RICS accredited undergraduate degree, aligned to the valuation or commercial pathway, with an agreed work-based placement (sandwich) year as part of your degree. To be undertaken at the completion of your Level 5 (second year studies). Check your degree is suitable by clicking here https://www.ricscourses.org/ and filtering on 'valuation' or 'commercial' via the pathway filter panel on the left.
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting information clearly and professionally when liaising with colleagues, customers and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit well developed analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement to inform decision making or when providing advice and recommendations.
• Work effectively as part of a team, building positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Have well developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks, taking ownership of your workload and professional development whilst delivering to deadlines.
• Be willing and able to travel on a regular basis to undertake property inspection or attend training, including potential overnight stays.

Qualifications
Be currently studying a RICS accredited undergraduate degree, aligned to the valuation or commercial pathway, with an agreed work-based placement (sandwich) year as part of your degree. To be undertaken at the completion of your Level 5 (second year studies). Check your degree is suitable by clicking here https://www.ricscourses.org/ and filtering on 'valuation' or 'commercial' via the pathway filter panel on the left. • Name of University and name of RICS accredited degree course • Confirmation that you are on a sandwich degree course with your placement year starting 2027 • Confirmation that your course is listed here https://www.ricscourses.org/, under the valuation or commercial, pathway filter. Please note: If you do not meet our qualification requirements or provide the above details at application stage, you will be removed from the application process.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• As part of the interview you will be asked technical questions to assess your technical skills.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,096, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £9,008 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days, increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

How to Apply

We are taking a different approach to our Work Placement applications this year and are asking you to record a short video as part of your application.

If you can meet our person requirements above, we are keen to hear from you.

To apply for this post, you must complete the first stage of the application. After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete an online recorded video . You will then receive an email and link from support+hmrc@shortlister.com with instructions on how to access the shortlister platform, complete your video answer, and the identification you will need to provide.

In a maximum of 4 minutes, we want you to showcase your suitability for this role including your transferable skills, passion and commitment to a career in valuation surveying.

You should outline:

• Why you want to develop your career in valuation surveying with the Valuation Office?
• What skills, knowledge and experiences you have gained from your studies so far and how would these help you to be successful in the role of a Work Placement Valuation Surveyor?

To help structure your response, refer to the job advert, including the job description, essential criteria and person specification. Research and prepare your answer before recording, then proofread and practise it, or ask someone to review it for you. Below are some suggestions to help you prepare.

• Why valuation surveying interests you and where your passion stemmed from.
• Why you want to undertake your placement year with the Valuation Office. Demonstrate your understanding of the Valuation Office and the type of work we undertake. Here are some useful links as a starting point: VOA Blog, VOA Website, RICS Website
• How the role supports your long-term career goals.
• Modules you have enjoyed on your degree and what you have found interesting.
• Relevant projects, coursework or work experience you have undertaken and how you would apply this knowledge to real life practice.
• Skills you have developed, such as research, data analysis, communication and report writing and how these would benefit you in the role. Please refer back to the job advert for further examples of the skills needed for the role.

How to record your video

We use Shortlister to record and submit your video answer. Please submit your application on Civil Service Jobs, you will then receive an email and link from support+hmrc@shortlister.com with instructions on how to access the Shortlister platform, complete your video answer, and the identification you will need to provide.

After you receive your Shortlister invite, you will have 5 days to complete and submit your video.

Please check your inbox for this invite (including your junk or spam folder). If you will not be able to complete the video in time, please contact us with your reasons why before the deadline at resourcingteamvo@hmrc.gov.uk. Unfortunately, if you do not contact us in time your application will be withdrawn.

Please be aware that the take up duty date for this role will be Monday 6th September 2027.

Sift - 9th October 2026 - 3rd November 2026.

Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change.

• We will assess you on your recorded video evidence.

Interviews - 25th - 27th November 2026

Please note these dates are provisional and may be subject to change. These will be confirmed should you be invited to interview.

Interviews are currently taking place using Microsoft Teams Video. We will provide more detail if you are shortlisted for interview.

We will assess you on the Behaviours listed in the job description, Strengths, Presentation and Technical questions.

At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills.

Presentation

You will also be required to conduct a 5-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A. Information on the presentation topic will be provided to you if you are shortlisted for interview.

Technical

As part of the interview you will be asked technical questions to assess your technical skills.

Eligibility

Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you.

If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: resourcingteamvo@hmrc.gov.uk - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - [insert vacancy ref] & vacancy closing date [insert date]'.

To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.

Application Hints and Tips

For more information on Success Profiles, tips on how to write a successful application and find out more about what's involved in the application process please visit About the application process , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk).

Further Information

Please be aware that the take up duty date for this role will be Monday 6th September 2027.

Whilst we try take personal circumstances into account wherever possible, successful candidates must be willing and able to work at least 30 hours per week to meet the requirements of the programme.

Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.

Sponsorship

We have assessed this role against both Home Office and HMRC criteria and we are unable to offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa. This means the vacancy is not open to applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Hybrid working at HMRC

HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact the UBS Recruitment Team via resourcingteamvo@hmrc.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
• Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Criminal Record Check

Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.

Locations

This role can be undertaken at any of the locations listed above. You will be asked to select up to two preferred locations as part of your application. You should only select locations that you can commit to working in long term. Details of our office locations can be found at the top of the advert.

Offers will be made in overall merit order, with candidates being considered against their preferred locations. To support recruitment across a range of locations, initial offers will be made to the highest-scoring candidate for each location until all 10 vacancies have been filled. Any remaining successful candidates will be placed on a reserve list and may be offered future vacancies in their preferred location based on business need.

Successful candidates must select one of the locations noted in this advert as their base office and will be expected to undertake regular travel to this location under HMRC hybrid working policy.

If you can only commit to one location , please provide one location preference only. If you accept a role in one of your preferred locations you will automatically be removed from any other merit list.

Wembley and Canary Wharf

Due to the way the CS Jobs system is set up, when choosing your preferred locations, you will find that the Wembley & Canary Wharf locations will not appear on the list of options.

Should you wish to choose Wembley as a location then please select Harlesden.

Should you wish to choose Canary Wharf as a location then please select Tower Hamlets

Transitional Sites Information

If your location preference is for the following site(s), it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.

These sites are:

• Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle

• Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea - moving to Sandringham Park, Swansea

You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.

Terms & Conditions

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.

Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.

Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.

Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.

If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

Reserve Lists

If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 3-month reserve list as standard. During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order.

Concerns/Complaints

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the Central Recruitment Team at the following address: resourcingteamvo@hmrc.gov.uk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Development Team
• Email : developmentteamvo@hmrc.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : voarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment-principles/