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Assistant Finance Business Partner

Hastings Borough Council

£34,314 to £39,513 per annum

Hybrid / office as required (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

Senior Finance Business Partner

Hastings Borough Council

£45,718 to £51,802 per annum

Hybrid / office as required (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

Finance Business Partner – Foreshore Trust

Hastings Borough Council

£40,476 to £46,731 per annum

Hybrid / office as required (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

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