Associate/Director of Business Rates

VACANCY REF: AK18992

The Role

An associate or director of business rates is required for the Newcastle office of a well-respected national consultancy.

The Business Rates team provides a comprehensive service including but not limited to Appeals, Rate Payment, Empty Rates Mitigation, and Rate Audit for their national team across the UK.

Due to continued success, the National Team is looking to expand the national service line across the Newcastle & North East region by appointing a highly experienced, MRICS/FRICS qualified, and credible rating professional.

Main responsibilities will include:

1. Focusing on both occupier & landlord instructions through appeals and empty rates mitigation.
2. Building on the existing client base in the North East and meeting personal targets.
3. Being proactive, enthusiastic, and driven in providing the best rating advice to clients.
4. Being a team player to ensure the Business Rates department meets its stated objectives.
5. Helping to draft marketing material such as case studies and brochures for pitches.
6. Maintaining a high professional profile and being continually alert to business opportunities.

Personal skills profile:

1. Experience & ability to make and maintain contacts for business development.
2. Promoting the professional image of the organisation effectively.
3. Formulating and implementing business strategies with the Regional and Office Head.
4. Motivating, directing, and delegating when appropriate.
5. Fully utilising the software packages used by Rating Surveyors.
6. Competency in the skills required as a professional Rating Surveyor and performing this function to a high standard.

Qualifications/education required:

1. MRICS, IRRV, or RSA qualified.
2. 4 years or more experience in Rating.
3. Driving Licence.

Remuneration includes:

• Competitive Remuneration - on Application
• Generous Car Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Generous Holidays
• Pension
• Staff Profit Share
• Private Medical Cover
• etc.

My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders. If you wish to apply for this position, please contact or email your CV to or call Andrew Kingsley in confidence on for further information.