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Adult Social Worker Mental Health

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£38,976 - £52,767

Mental Health Social Worker

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

up to salary max £121,445 per annum

We are now seeking a Director of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer to play a pivotal role Hybrid / Kingston Upon Thames

Recuriter: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Principal Engineer - Adoptions

£49,587 - £52,860

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Highways Engineer to join our Highways Development Management team at West Northamptonshire Council. This is a senior role leading on the assessment, negotiation, and delivery of highway works linked t Northampton

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

Head of Highway Operations

Grade 15 £63,002 - £69,103 per annum

As we begin to implement our new structure, we have an exciting leadership opportunity as the head of our new operations service. Derbyshire

Recuriter: Derbyshire County Council

Trainee Roadworker Driver

Grade 5 £25,185 - £25,583 per annum

We’re looking for Roadworker/trainee LGV drivers to be part of our team undertaking all aspects of highways maintenance and improvement works Derbyshire

Recuriter: Derbyshire County Council