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£58,165 - £62,094 (Pay award pending)

Do you want to be part of a great team that genuinely makes a difference? Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Recuriter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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£49,155 - £51,228 per annum (PO3)

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference... Laurence House, 1 Catford Rd, London SE6 4RU

Recuriter: Lewisham London Borough Council

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Civil Enforcement Officer - Colchester City CouncilColchester, Essex £15.97 PAYE / £20.48 Umbrella PAYE Temporary ContractClosing Date

Recuriter: Essex County Council

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£34,434 - £39,152 per annum (pay award pending)

The Creative Producer will lead the Development Team Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Recuriter: Mansfield District Council

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