Lee started his career in local government in 1988, working for a number of years across revenues and benefits departments dealing with domestic rating, non-domestic rating, community charge and council tax.

Lee initially joined the VTS in a technical capacity as a hearing clerk. Lee has played a pivotal role in the Strategic Development of the organisation since 2005 and has recently been working closely with DCLG, private practice, VOA and VTE with a view to reforming the NDR challenge process.

Since 2007 he has moved from a technical role to take up management positions at both regional and national level. During his time with the VTS Lee has been actively involved in a number of organisational change programmes providing ongoing efficiency savings and realigning front line services to meet changing stakeholder requirements.

Lee was appointed to his current role as Director of Operations and Development in 2014. He holds a degree in organisation and management, and PRINCE2 and MSP practitioner qualifications.

Lee is the Chairman of the IRRV Qualification Management Board and acts as moderator across a number of Institute examinations. He sits on a number of external professional liaison groups and has presented papers at an extensive range of national conferences and seminars.