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Local Plan Programme Officer

Chelmsford City Council

£36,009 per annum, pro rata

Chelmsford (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Planning Intern

Chelmsford City Council

£27,036 per annum, pro rata

Chelmsford (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Strategic Planner

Rochford District Council

£41,511 - £44,711 per annum (PO 6 - 9), plus a Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually)

Rochford, Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 28 days ago

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