The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue. This goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

We are looking for individuals studying a RICS accredited degree aligned with the RICS’ Valuation pathway, with an agreed work-based placement (sandwich) year. The placement will start in September 2025 and last for 12 months. There may also be opportunities to continue working at the VOA, in a property-related role, on a part-time basis for an additional 12 months when you return to university.

Join us and you will be given early responsibility for your own caseloads. You will gain and record relevant experience towards the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) on the Valuation pathway and related pathways during your work placement.

You can also click here to view dates, times and sign up to our live events taking place via Microsoft Teams prior to the closing date. These events are a great opportunity to find out more about our Work Placement Programme and how to apply. Please note booking will close at 5pm the day before each event. On the day of the event, you will receive a joining link by 09:30am to access the event.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be currently studying a RICS accredited undergraduate or master’s level degree, aligned to the valuation pathway, with an agreed work-based placement (sandwich) year as part of your degree.
• Check your undergraduate or master’s degree is suitable by clicking here https://www.ricscourses.org/ and filtering on ‘valuation’ via the pathway filter panel on the left.
• Be undertaking a degree which involves valuation modules. This is due to the nature of the work and experience we can provide.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Be able to evidence sound analytical skills and good judgement to inform their decisions or when providing opinions or advice to others.
• Be able to work effectively with others.
• Have good time management and organisational skills, taking ownership of your workload and professional development, whilst delivering to deadlines.
• Be willing and able to travel on a regular basis, including potential overnight stays.