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Concierge

Harborough District Council

Grade 2 (£24,404.00 to £25,183.00 pa) pro rata

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (On-Site)

Posted 6 hours ago

Planning Officer

Harborough District Council

Grade 7 - 8 (£37,035 to £43,693)

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 7 hours ago

Democratic Services Officer

Harborough District Council

Grade 6 (£33,336 to £36,124)

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 12 hours ago

Communications & Marketing Assistant

Harborough District Council

Grade 3 (£25,584 to £26,409)

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Health and Safety Officer

Harborough District Council

Grade 8 £40,476-£43,693 pro rata

Symington Building (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Licensing Support Officer

Harborough District Council

Grade 3 -£25,584-£26,409 pro rata

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Speculative CVs

Harborough District Council

Various

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

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