Information about the Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board

We invite applications for this full-time, permanent position based at the Board’s headquarters at Moray House, 16-18 Bank Street, Inverness.

The Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established under The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995.

We provide professional valuation and electoral registration services for Highland and Western Isles, including the maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Council Tax Lists, and Registers of Electors.

The role involves performing a wide range of administrative duties to support the electoral registration team in Inverness, reporting to the Electoral Team Leader.

You must be able to meet strict deadlines, adapt to ongoing changes, and manage conflicting demands. The role includes supervising staff and providing high-quality training and coaching. Electoral registration work is carried out across offices in Inverness, Wick, and Stornoway. You must be able to work remotely as part of a team, ensuring tasks are allocated and completed according to set routines and procedures. Knowledge of electoral legislation would be advantageous.

Please note that a Basic Disclosure check will be required.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Download job description, person specification and application form

A HWIVJB application form must be completed; CVs will not be accepted.

Further information can be obtained from:

Mandy Thomson, Depute Electoral Registration Officer, Highland & Western Isles VJB, Moray House, 16-18 Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 1QY

Email: mandy.thomson@highland.gov.uk