Associate Director of Rating

The Client

Our client is well respected firm of Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants with a large network of offices that provides comprehensive property advice to Public and Private Sector Organisations and their clients hold some of the largest property portfolios in the country.

Job Description

Our client is looking to further accelerate the growth of their market leading rating business, and they are looking to recruit an ambitious, experienced and talented Associate Director of Rating to deliver on existing work and bring in new business ahead for the 2023 Revaluation and plan for 2026.

• Providing strategic rating advice to a host of major clients.
• Regular contact with clients to identify appeal opportunities and formulate appeal strategies for the current rating list.
• Execute Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) for a variety property type and keep the client clearly informed as to the outcomes and options available.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, including attendance at client meetings and calls.
• Carry out site visits as required, as part of providing overall strategic business rates advice.
• Meet all KPIs as set out in Client Contracts and Service Level Agreements to agreed deadlines and to standards agreed with the Client Director and Line Manager.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• RICS qualified and have a good understanding of the complexities of Business Rates System and able to discuss topical matters with the client.
• Working knowledge of business rate legislation and case law and able to explain this clearly to clients and junior colleagues.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealings with clients and colleagues and able to present themselves well in meetings.
• Excellent negotiating and reasoning skills when dealing with the Valuation Office Agency utilising knowledge valuation assumptions and case law to support their argument.
• Understanding of the importance of accuracy, timeliness, and presentation in client reporting.
• Sound financial and numeracy skills which demonstrate accuracy and financial priority.

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference for this role.