Higher Executive Officer, Valuer Review

by Valuation Office Agency

Rating

9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Valuation of non-domestic properties, property surveying, dealing with ratepayers.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

So many!!!! Research, loads on building technology, data management, client care, detailed valuation methods, the list goes on!!

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Loving it - it's very hard work but such an amazing opportunity. I'm retraining as a chartered surveyor, earning a degree while learning loads on the job, earning a salary and all the training/degree is being funded. I've got so much support around me to help me on the way.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Tonnes!!! the in-house training is amazing, interesting, ongoing. I have so many mentors and colleagues all over the place to help me when I need it, as well as the other learners on my cohort - we help and support each other.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Tutors tend to give freely of their time when extra support is needed. I have an AOO, study mentor making sure I'm doing everything I need to do and also have a project tutor for my final project/dissertation piece.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Very well. The more I learn in my studies it really helps make the work I do make sense. Gives me a great background, bedrock and sometimes more advanced knowledge of surveying.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Sure there are but while I'm studying and working full time I don't really have the time for extra curricular activities.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Valuation Office Agency to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Flexitime is amazing. There is so much wisdom, knowledge and support to help me progress. Many of the staff have been here for decades - 30+ years and that's a strong indicator as somewhere being a good place to work.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Valuation Office Agency?

If you join on a learning course, you have struck gold. You will get out of it what you put in. It's hard work on a development course, but it will be well worth it to get that qualification.