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Helping you grow

Whatever your skills and experience, we’ve got a job you’d enjoy. We also have options for people looking to change careers. There’s a variety of job roles and job pathways in the VOA. Many people have progressed their careers with us, joining as young people and climbing the career ladder.

Whether you want to join us as a Chartered Surveyor, become one through our apprenticeship programme, or join our Customer Service Centre as an advisor, there is sure to be something for you.

We have around 3,600 people working all over the country. From customer support specialists to valuation experts. We are also one of the country’s largest employers of chartered surveyors.

We offer great benefits in the VOA, including an attractive salary, a Civil Service pension, and, other financial benefits. We offer flexible working arrangements which include flexi-time, and a generous amount of leave to use for your holidays. We have modern, conveniently located offices across England and Wales to enable you to work a hybrid working pattern that suits you.

We also offer fantastic support for those unexpected moments with care leave and support during domestic emergencies. There is a cycle-to-work scheme and other benefits from “MyLifestyle” such as discounts for gyms. You can also take part in sports events with CSSC Sports & leisure which promotes health and wellbeing.

Jonathan Russell

Joining the VOA means becoming part of an organisation whose work makes a significant difference. We’re recognised for excellent training, flexibility and the variety of our work. We’re committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to progress, develop and feel happy in their job.


Jonathan Russell CB
Chief Executive

Working with us

We offer fully funded apprenticeships and opportunities to progress in the Civil Service.

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We value nearly 27 million domestic and non-domestic properties, raising £51 billion in tax.

We are dedicated to helping everyone develop their career while they’re working with us.

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With support from my colleagues and the organisation I’ve worked my way up from rent officer to Chartered Surveyor and completed a degree in Estates Management. I was even helped with phone calls on Saturdays to prepare for my final exams. Everyone was so helpful in supporting my development.


Roy Albert
Lead Valuer in Regional Valuation Unit Wales & West

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Working for the VOA offers a range of benefits:

  • 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years
  • full range of flexible working options
  • maternity, shared parental or adoption leave up to 26 weeks’ full pay, 13 weeks of statutory pay and another 13 weeks unpaid, as well as four weeks of paid paternity leave
  • access to discounts with high street and online retailers
  • individual learning plans, apprenticeships and mentoring schemes
  • competitive employer pensions

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