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Vicky-Jayne Lee (MRICS)

Tyne and Wear,United Kingdom

Summary

Operational Leader and Chartered Surveyor with expertise in the Valuation pathway, demonstrating sound departmental knowledge and a robust network within the organisation and among wider stakeholders, including agents, local authorities, and RICS. Known for strategic leadership and effective collaboration across diverse teams to drive operational excellence. Committed to leveraging skills in surveying and stakeholder engagement to achieve organisational goals and contribute to industry advancements.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

SEOV Minerals and Waste Valuer

Valuation Office Agency
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducting assessments of minerals and waste sites for Rating valuation purposes.
  • Supported data collection efforts through site inspections to ensure accurate valuations.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of industry standards and valuation methodologies.
  • Made key contributions toward the delivery of targets for both maintenance and CCA.
  • Collaborated with senior technical experts to ensure compliance with litigation on complex casework.

Rating Contact (VORC) Manager

Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Managed daily operations of rating contacts ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented training sessions for contact centre staff in Plymouth to improve business awareness and enhance job satisfaction.
  • Managing the data to ensure that it is of sufficient quality to be used as evidence under Regulation 17 of the Non-Domestic rating (Chargeable Amounts (England) Regulations 2009 & 2016 so that NDR Caseworkers can use it as highly weighted evidence for settlement of CCA cases and Reval tone setting.

NDR CCA and Reval Valuer

Valuation Office Agency
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
12.2014 - 09.2021
  • Analysed market trends and property data to create market knowledge reports and inform accurate valuation decisions for revaluation.
  • Evaluated complex valuation cases to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Developed graduate caseworkers in preparation for APC
  • Provided expert valuation advice and best practices to colleagues with particular reference to schools, day nurseries and industrial properties.

Contact Centre Manager

Valuation Office Agency
Durham, County Durham
05.2014 - 11.2014

Secondment as Team Leader in Network Support Office

  • Oversaw workforce scheduling, ensuring optimal staffing at all times by actively working to improve attendance management procedures and support staff within their roles.
  • Human Resources Management; supervising junior grade managers and provide coaching regarding HR Policy and Procedures in order to comply with Agency targets and objectives
  • Collaborated closely with senior leadership team on strategic HR decisions.
  • Directed operations to meet set targets and KPIs.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members, promoting open communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, identified areas of improvement.

Line Manager to Inspection and Support Teams

Valuation Office Agency
North Unit
01.2012 - 11.2014
  • Managed inspection and support teams to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Volume Forecasting, using historic data to project incoming workloads and ensure staff ratios were balanced accordingly
  • Restructured team to ensure consistency of support and fair evaluation of staff performance.
  • Developed and implemented training programmes to improve team skills and knowledge.
  • Provided Technical Support; Delivering guidance for complex casework to upskill staff and meet operational targets of timeliness and quality

Domestic and Non-Domestic Property Inspector

Valuation Office Agency
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
01.2005 - 12.2011
  • Conducted thorough inspections of domestic and non-domestic properties to assess condition and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with local authority rating and planning departments
  • Compliance with Transitional Relief Regulations
  • Use of non-bulk server for contractors valuations and Cost Guide for Plant and Machinery

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Statistics

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
01.2001 - 06.2003

Skills

Operational Leader

Chartered Surveyor via the Valuation pathway

Sound departmental knowledge

Strong network within the Organisation, and wider stakeholders including Agents, Local Authroities and RICS


Timeline

SEOV Minerals and Waste Valuer

Valuation Office Agency
01.2024 - Current

Rating Contact (VORC) Manager

Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
09.2021 - 12.2023

NDR CCA and Reval Valuer

Valuation Office Agency
12.2014 - 09.2021

Contact Centre Manager

Valuation Office Agency
05.2014 - 11.2014

Line Manager to Inspection and Support Teams

Valuation Office Agency
01.2012 - 11.2014

Domestic and Non-Domestic Property Inspector

Valuation Office Agency
01.2005 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Statistics

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
01.2001 - 06.2003
Vicky-Jayne Lee (MRICS)