The Law & Research Officer has responsibility for:-
- Strengthening the IRRV’s professional presence and standing in its policy and research work in all areas of the UK, but with particular reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This work is to be undertaken across the Institute’s four faculties; the objectives of which are detailed in the annex to the Job Description.
- Supporting the development of the Institute’s policy in relation to the different legislative frameworks in the UK, but with particular reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Ensuring that knowledge gained, and information gathered, is used to maximum benefit in the furtherance of Institute initiatives and activities, whilst respecting at all times, relevant confidentialities.
- Supporting the Head of Law and Research with the wider aspects of the Institute’s policy and research work across the UK.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Administering the gathering of practitioner views regarding formal consultation papers and drafting responses.
- Liaising with central government officials on local taxation & revenues, benefits, valuation, and other relevant issues.
- Conveying information to the IRRV membership regarding professional developments through magazine articles, news updates, social media and other distribution channels.
- Providing administrative support to the IRRV Scotland Forums service, in respect of both online and face-to-face meetings.
- Process technical queries from IRRV Scotland Forums service members.
- Developing and providing support for information services to members and stakeholders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Providing administration for, and facilitating, meetings of specialist groups that focus on particular professional matters.
- Drafting of reports for IRRV Council meetings and Faculty Board meetings; this is to include drafting minutes of Board meetings.
- Take part in consultancy work from time-to-time, and depending on the post holder’s particular skill set, to engage in elements including initial scoping discussions and visits, tender development, project management / work, report writing and presentations to clients.
- Write summaries of conference sessions and professional meetings, for the IRRV magazines.
- Take part in research work on an ad hoc basis.
- Updating IRRV website on consultations and completed responses, together with other webpages.
- Undertaking reviews of IRRV local taxation publications.
- Maintaining and developing close working relations with the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Associations.
- Participate fully in the staff appraisal and personal development schemes.
- Undertake any other duties of a similar nature, which the Head of Law and Research may allocate.
The successful candidate will have attained at least a good ‘A’ level standard of general education or equivalent. Additional relevant qualifications, such as an IRRV qualification, is desirable but not essential. A good knowledge of either local taxation, or locally-administered benefits, or valuation for rating purposes is important, as is a willingness to build up knowledge on any of these areas where required. Excellent organisational and communications skills (oral and written) are required.
Experience:
- Has experience of agenda setting, running meetings and producing minutes.
- Report writing.
- Working in the local taxation & revenues, benefits, or valuation sectors within any part of the UK.
- Running a project from initiation to successful conclusion.
Applications should be made on the electronic form provided and sent to Rory.Hughes@IRRV.org.uk
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