Business Rates Associate Director (WSP GL Hearn)
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The Rating team at WSP GL Hearn is a highly skilled and specialised group, dedicated to providing exceptional Rating and Valuation services to clients in the commercial real estate sector. With an in-depth understanding of the complex rating landscape, our team combines extensive industry knowledge with strategic insights to deliver accurate and insightful assessments.
We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate changing regulations and market conditions, providing clients with the expertise they need to optimise their property portfolios and minimise their tax liabilities.
With a proven track record of excellence and a commitment to delivering results, the Rating team at WSP GL Hearn is the trusted partner that clients turn to for comprehensive and reliable rating services.
To find out more about our WSP GL Hearn business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://glhearn.com/
A little more about your role…
- To assist with and provide Rating advice to clients through all stages of the appeals cycle, particularly focusing on South Wales as a region.
- Carry out site visits as required, as part of providing overall strategic business rates advice.
- To work with the Commercial Team Sector Lead and Head of High Street to build on WSP’s reputable client base in this sector, across a variety of different types of operations.
- To manage and grow your own client base and case load with a view to taking on more responsibility with increased experience.
- Developing excellent business relationships with new and existing clients and to implement rates savings strategies via appeals and mitigation.
- To integrate fully in the wider WSP GL Hearn network and to develop relationships with key GL Hearn/WSP service to promote the team and leverage opportunities.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Excellent knowledge of the UK rating market.
- MRICS qualification.
- Detailed knowledge of rating legislation and case law.
- Good general surveying and inspection skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Experience at being commercially astute with an entrepreneurial attitude to business development.
- Experience in being proactive and enjoy working autonomously and as part of a wider team.
- Experience as a team player, who works effectively with colleagues and clients.
- Good IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) familiarity with Rating software Analyse is beneficial.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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