Associate Director / Associate Directress

Job Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Provide bespoke rating appeal and mitigation advice to a diverse range of clients across various property types.
• Manage, develop, and grow an existing client portfolio while fostering 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.
• Collaborate across internal service lines (e.g., Agency, Investment, Development) to identify opportunities and promote our Business Rates offering.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and actively support the growth of the wider ratings team.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• MRICS qualified with demonstrable experience in Business Rates / Rating consultancy.
• Proven track record in providing rating advice and successfully negotiating appeals.
• 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, with exposure to Upper Tribunal preferred.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in 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.

Compensation

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 depending upon experience

Package: £6,000 - £8,000 for travel/car

Bonus: £10,000 - £20,000+ depending upon performance and experience

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.