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Lifeguard (Leisure Attendant)

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£23,977 - £24,938 (Grade B) (Pro-rata if part-time)

Hythe Pool, South Rd, Hythe (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Private Sector Housing Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£32,103 to £42,285 (Grade E/F depending on qualifications and experience)

Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Licensing Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£32,103 - £36,389 (Grade E)

Folkestone / Hybrid (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Arboricultural Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£37,204 – £49,655 (Depending on skills and experience)

Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Hybrid (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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