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Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£32,205 - £41,067

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Planning Support Team Leader

Sevenoaks District Council

£40,219 - £43,414

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Housing Compliance Officer

Maidstone Borough Council

Grade 8 £31,382 - £34,043 pa

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Empty Homes Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£28,629 - £34,263

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

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TA Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

£28,629 - £34,263 (FTE) / £17,177 - £20,558 (pro-rata) plus an essential car user allowance of up to £1,239

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

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