Associate, Rating - Birmingham, United Kingdom - JLL

Description

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Associate, Rating

As a result of a period of significant growth and appointments on several new and exciting mandates, JLL Rating are looking for a dynamic, proactive rating surveyor to join our experienced, diverse team.

The JLL Rating team extends to over 50 and operates across the network of JLL offices within the UK.

The team are responsible for advising on and managing client's business rates liabilities, with a focus on delivering industry leading advice and maintaining strong relationships with each client.

The role requires individuals to be qualified rating surveyors with experience in business rates advice with knowledge of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) Check, Challenge, Appeal systems and effective ways to reduce client's exposure to business rates.

The JLL Rating team advise on a wide range of assets for a variety of different sized clients.

This role will involve focus and expertise in dealing with the bulk commercial property types - Office, retail and industrial properties.

What this role involves
Inspect client's properties and measure buildings accurately for the purposes of business rates valuation.
Check client business rate demands and refunds accurately.
Liaise with clients to complete VOA Requests for Rental Information
Identify and action rate saving opportunities for clients.
Manage your diary, meetings, inspections, and any expenses efficiently and independently.

Manage and liaise with other JLL teams and other industry professionals to provide an excellent comprehensive service to the client.

File the necessary high-quality submissions to the VOA to challenge and reduce client's business rates liabilities where recommended.
Take necessary action on all forthcoming Check, Challenge and Appeal deadlines with the VOA and Valuation Tribunal
Understand and deliver strategies around vacancy levels within a property.
Schedule and attend client update meetings regularly.
Deliver regular and accurate client reports.
Contribute to achieving client and JLL Rating financial targets.
Deliver excellent client service.

Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrable technical competence in providing business rates advice to clients.
Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams).
Industry specific packages (e.g. Riverlake, Analyse, Experian Goad, CalcuRate).
Qualified Chartered Surveyor with background in commercial practice surveying within either a corporate, public sector or private practice.
Likely to possess 2 years plus post-qualification experience working in a Rating team.
Able to build and maintain client relationships.
Build and maintain relationships with other parts of the wider JLL team.
Be able to recognise opportunities for selling additional services to clients, including cross selling.
Able to work as part of a team, supporting other team members and recognising the work of others.
Be articulate, professional, and persuasive with a good telephone manner and good report writing skills.
Good client and internal presentation skills.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL

• We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future.

And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.