Job vacancies
The Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board (HWIVJB) is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995.
We provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for both Highland and Western Isles areas in respect of the compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists, and Registers of Electors.
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As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Current posts
Clerical Assistant
Salary - £24,606 – £26,244
Applications are invited for this full-time permanent post. The post can be based in our office in either Inverness or Wick.
As part of a team, you will be required to carry out all clerical tasks associated with the post. You will also deal with enquiries from members of the public and others by e-mail, on the telephone or via letter, and at the public reception desk. Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of working in a business support environment is desirable.
You will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure check.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Download application form, job specification/person specification
Further details can be obtained from:
Kenny Oliver:
A HWIVJB application form must be completed. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date – Friday 2 October 2026
Interviews to be held week beginning 19 October
Electoral canvasser
Salary – £13.96 per hour with mileage rate of 55p per mile
Canvassers will work alongside staff in our area offices in Highland and Western Isles to doorstep canvass properties in the following areas:
- Lewis and Harris
- Badenoch and Strathspey
- Caithness
- Lochaber
Hours are flexible, with some evening and Saturday work required. You will be required to visit assigned properties to make attempts to obtain electoral registration information from properties using a tablet. Telephone canvassing may also be required to obtain the information.
You will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure check.
Download the application details
Further details can be obtained from: Izzy Fox, Management Support Officer
E-mail: recruitment-vjb@highland.gov.uk
A HWIVJB application form must be completed. CVs will not be accepted.