Lead Valuer Review
at Valuation Office Agency
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Croydon, Greater London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Reviewing and making decisions on Non Domestic Properties for the purposes of Business Rates
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme from the University was excellent, however, the programme from work could have been better laid out.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have become a Chartered Surveyor
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
University Side excellent
Work side, disorganised in places
Work side, disorganised in places
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
It varied depending on the manager, although the time allowed to do the apprenticeship was excellent
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
above and beyond
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
immensely, it has helped me value properties in a better way
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are, but due to caring responsibilities, I am unable to get involved.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Valuation Office Agency to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work and you get the support from colleagues as and when required.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Valuation Office Agency?
It is a friendly to place to work and you will be supported in any development programme you undertake!
