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Financial Transactions Manager

Hastings Borough Council

£34,314 to £42,708 per annum

Hybrid / office as required , Hastings, East Sussex (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Housing Benefits Overpayment Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£25,183 to £27,711

Hastings, East Sussex, Hybrid / office as required (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Revenues and Benefits Compliance Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£28,624 to £32,654

Hastings, East Sussex, Hybrid / office as required (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Civil Enforcement Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£25,183 to £32,654 per annum depending on experience

Hastings, East Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 24 days ago

Assistant Finance Business Partner

Hastings Borough Council

£34,314 to £39,513 per annum

Hybrid / office as required (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Finance Business Partner

Hastings Borough Council

£45,718 to £51,802 per annum

Hybrid / office as required (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

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