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Technical Officer

Brent Council

£43,299 - £46,512 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex, Brent (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Single Homelessness Prevention and Relief Officer

Brent Council

£38,934- £40,755 p.a. inc.(plus fantastic benefits!)

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex, Brent (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Homelessness Prevention and Relief Officer

Brent Council

£38,934- £40,755 p.a. (plus fantastic benefits)

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex, Brent (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Director of Place Transformation

Hertsmere Borough Council

c. £122,000

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

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