Lead Valuer Review

by Valuation Office Agency

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Reviewing and making decisions on Non Domestic Properties for the purposes of Business Rates

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have become a Chartered Surveyor

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The programme from the University was excellent, however, the programme from work could have been better laid out.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • University Side excellent Work side, disorganised in places

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • It varied depending on the manager, although the time allowed to do the apprenticeship was excellent

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • above and beyond

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • immensely, it has helped me value properties in a better way

    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.)

    • There are, but due to caring responsibilities, I am unable to get involved.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Valuation Office Agency to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great place to work and you get the support from colleagues as and when required.

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

    • It is a friendly to place to work and you will be supported in any development programme you undertake!

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Croydon, Greater London

March 2025

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