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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

We are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Recuriter: Harborough District Council

We’re transforming the way we deliver our frontline services to older adults in the heart of their communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with. We do this through our commitment of ongoing professional training, Countywide

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Tree Inspections Officer

£35,412 - £38,220

Barnsley Council have an exciting opportunity for two Tree Inspections Officers to join the team based in Barnsley. S70 2RD, Barnsley

Recuriter: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning Policy Officer

£39,190 - £41,797

This is alongside a suite of Neighbourhood Plans and supporting policy documents for a unitary area that serves a population of 450,000. The team is supported by a dedicated Monitoring function and works collaboratively with stakeholders, the Planning Pol Towcester

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

Clerical Officer Receptionist

Grade 3 £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata

WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are looking to appoint a temporary part time Clerical officer/Receptionist within Business Services to provide a professional, Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council