Sam Shand is a Lead Valuer in the Regional Valuation Unit. Here, Sam discusses our approach to valuing self-catering holiday homes, as well as the new rules on business rates eligibility.
Jackie Jones and Robin Coulson are part of the National Valuation Unit at the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) where they are responsible for the assessment of ports and related occupations for business rates across England and Wales. Between them they have some 68 years of rating experience in the VOA. Here, they explain the process of valuing ports across England and Wales.
We have published our new customer charter, setting out what our customers can expect from us. Hear from our Chief Operating Officer Derek Thomas about the importance of customer experience across the agency and how we’re improving our services to make them more accessible and user-friendly.
International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women in all walks of life, all around the world. The day also marks a chance to further raise the profile of the continuing fight for gender equality - …
Our second blog of National Apprenticeship Week comes from Neil Winsor, who is currently doing a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CDMA). A degree apprenticeship is a higher apprenticeship standard, equivalent of a masters or bachelor’s degree. Read about Neil’s journey …
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, our blog today comes from Charmaine Selby, a Property Researcher who completed her business admin apprenticeship with the VOA.
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, our Chief Executive Jonathan Russell reaffirms the Agency’s commitment to training and developing and gives an insight into the broad range of high quality apprenticeship schemes we offer.
On the final day of National Apprenticeship Week 2019, Callum shares his journey from leaving sixth form to starting an apprenticeship at the VOA. Neil started an apprenticeship whilst working at the VOA and also shares his experience managing an apprentice.
"For anyone who is unsure whether to go to university or work, I would highly suggest an apprenticeship. It can open up a lot of doors and your workplace might even sponsor you to go to university, so it’s a win-win situation.”
As part of National Apprenticeship week, some of our apprentices are sharing their experiences. Find out what they do, why they chose an apprenticeship at the VOA and how their apprenticeships have helped them blaze a trail.
“Karen and I had a great day with VOA friends and colleagues, meeting the dedicated team of professionals who came to our rescue last year." Hear from Adrian and his colleagues about their visit to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance airbase.