Assistant Director, Real Estate Valuations & Business Rates

Overview

In this role, you support Deloitte Real Estate Advisory’s valuation and tax advisory platform, focusing on Business Rates and related real estate taxes. You will deliver strategic advice, engage with the VOA, and liaise with client stakeholders to deliver savings and insights. You’ll work across tax disciplines and real assets, shaping innovative valuation solutions. The role offers leadership opportunities within a high-performing team and a culture that values development and client impact.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• learning and development opportunities
• supportive environment
• wellbeing focus

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic business rates advice and lead negotiations with the Valuation Office Agency
• Engage with client stakeholders and identify opportunities to deliver savings
• Collaborate with Deloitte disciplines (Tax, Legal, M&A) to provide integrated valuation advice
• Identify market trends and develop innovative valuation solutions across Real Assets
• Mentor and lead diverse teams, contributing to strategic development and talent engagement
• Support the firm’s market profile and client service excellence

Key requirements

• RICS Qualified
• Experience delivering Business Rates advisory, including Check, Challenge, Appeal, and valuation of specialist/trading properties
• Negotiation experience with stakeholders and clients
• Ability to collect/analyze data to produce insights and recommendations
• Strong communication skills for presenting to senior management and clients
• Experience in leading teams and developing strategy

• excellent communicator
• leadership and team-development
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving mindset
• Use of Business Rates software and databases
• Valuation of SDLT and CGT-related advice

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