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Revenues Court Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£26,409 - £30,060 per annum

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

Posted 3 days ago

Revenues Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£25,183 to £27,111 per annum

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

Posted 3 days ago

Recovery Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£25,183 to £27,111 per annum

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

Posted 3 days ago

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Housing Benefits Overpayment Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£25,183 to £27,711

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

Posted 23 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Revenues and Benefits Compliance Officer

Hastings Borough Council

£28,624 to £32,654

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

Posted 25 days ago

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Civil Enforcement Officer

Hastings Borough Council

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

Hastings, East Sussex (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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