Rating Associate Director

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke rating appeal and mitigation advice to a diverse range of clients across a broad spectrum of property types.
• Manage, develop, and grow an existing client portfolio while building strong relationships with new and prospective clients.
• Deliver strategic rating advice to occupiers, developers, and landlords throughout the property lifecycle.
• Lead and support challenges to rating assessments through the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process.
• Advise on empty rates liability, payment strategies, completion notices, and related rating matters.
• Work collaboratively across internal service lines (e.g. Agency, Investment, Development) to identify opportunities and promote the Business Rates offering.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and actively support the growth of the wider ratings team.

Requirements

• MRICS qualified with demonstrable experience in Business Rates / Rating consultancy.
• Strong track record in providing rating advice and negotiating appeals successfully.
• In-depth knowledge of rating legislation, regulation, and relevant case law.
• Competent in undertaking property inspections and general surveying duties.
• Experience representing clients at Valuation Tribunal level; exposure to Upper Tribunal preferred.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with rating software.

Additional Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to business development.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple deadlines.
• High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to operate both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Confident and assertive when required, with a flexible approach to work.

What You'll Receive

• Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 depending upon experience
• Package: £6,000 - £8,000 travel/ car
• Bonus: £10,000 - £20,000+ depending upon performance and experience