What the Valuation Tribunal does in a nutshell …

The Valuation Tribunal for Wales hears local taxation appeals, mainly with regard to Council Tax and Non-domestic Rating (business rates).

To find out more, click on the Council Tax and Business Rates links in the menu on the left.

Current Career Opportunities

Tribunal Support Officers

We are currently seeking to appoint a number of Tribunal Support Officers to join our team. Tribunal Support Officers play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the administrative processes for the tribunal proceedings, while also helping the Tribunal Clerks in their duties.

Ideally, we are seeking candidates who are well-educated and possess fluent Welsh language skills. However, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and proficiency in Welsh is not a mandatory requirement. We are committed to providing Welsh language tuition for candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn. Above all, exhibiting an ability to learn and a strong desire for continuous development will be the key to a successful application.

Please visit our Jobs page for the full advert, and to download our application pack and application form. If you choose to apply, please ensure that your application is submitted by Friday, 15 March 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Tribunal Clerks

We are currently seeking to appoint a number of Tribunal Clerks to join our team. The Tribunal Clerks play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our tribunal proceedings.

We are seeking candidates who are well-educated, possess fluent Welsh language skills, and have experience and qualifications in local authority revenues (council tax and/or business rates) or valuation for rating. However, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and proficiency in Welsh is not a mandatory requirement. We are committed to providing Welsh language tuition for candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn. Above all, exhibiting an ability to learn and a strong desire for continuous development will be the key to a successful application.

Please visit our Jobs page for the full advert, and to download our application pack and application form. If you choose to apply, please ensure that your application is submitted by Friday, 15 March 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Changes to business rates appeal in Wales …

The way to appeal the rateable value of your property changed on 1 April 2023. Watch our video below for details.