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Democratic Services Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£41,110 - £48,519

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (Hybrid)

Posted 6 hours ago

Independent Member of Spelthorne Borough Council's Audit Committee

Spelthorne Borough Council

Annual allowance of £750 (currently under review)

Council Offices - Knowle Green (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Principal Building Control Surveyor

Bracknell Forest Council

£57,746 - £63,831 FTE (inclusive of 20% Market Premia; £706 LW and £963 ECU)

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

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