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Civil Enforcement/Parking Enforcement Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£22,820 per annum plus a market supplement of £2,100

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Landscape and Biodiversity Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£37,259

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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Senior Sustainable Transport Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£46,284

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Tree Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 25 days ago

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