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Seasonal Gardener/Groundsperson

Guildford Borough Council

£12.60 per hour

Stoke Park Nursery, Nightingale Road, Guildford GU1 1ER (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Bereavement Services Client Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£31,724

Guildford Crematorium, New Pond Road, Godalming GU7 3DB (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

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Democratic Services Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£41,110 - £48,519

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

Posted 12 days ago

Planning Policy Technician

Guildford Borough Council

£28,724 to £31,724

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

Posted 12 days ago

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Adaptations Support Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£31,724 - £35,593

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

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