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Director of Place Transformation

Hertsmere Borough Council

c. £122,000

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Waste Prevention Officer

Luton Borough Council

GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Kingsway/Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Trading Standards Enforcement Officer

Luton Borough Council

GBP 32,115.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Flood & Water Project Officer - Sustainable Drainage

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 + £2,758 market enhanced payment progressing to £36,124 + £3,389 market enhanced payment per annum + one-off £3000 welcome payment terms apply

Countywide (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

Mid-level position in SuDS and Watercourses Team at Hertfordshire County Council. Responsibilities include flood risk management and sustainable drainage advice.

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