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You will be tenacious, conscientious, enthusiastic, adaptable and welcome a challenge.</p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge in a positive planning team, who are focused, dedicated, supportive and friendly, while working in interesting and valued rural and urban environments. </p>\n<p>The Council has a positive approach to change and development, is highly supportive and operates flexible working. Tunbridge Wells<strong> </strong>is<strong> </strong>a great place to live, do business and visit. The Council has a clear and powerful vision for the future set out in our <a href=\"https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/strategies-plans-and-policies/building-a-better-borough\">Building a Better Borough Council Plan</a> which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.</p>\n<p>Additional benefits include hybrid working, 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 after 5 years continuous Local Government service), plus additional days in December when the Council closes between Christmas and New Year. Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, options of car or cycle loans through salary sacrifice as well as invaluable training opportunities for CPD and personal development and payment of professional fees. </p>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. 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Scheme Manager - Dowding House

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£27,037

Dowding House (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Customer Experience Assistant

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£24,339

The Amelia Scott (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Principal Conservation and Urban Design Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£46,284

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Facilities Technician

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£22,820

Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

Building Services Engineer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£46,284 (with £7,095 Market Supplement, reviewed annually in line with policy)

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

Procurement Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£24,339 (Career graded post, salary progression available)

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Principal Planning Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£46,284

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 24 days ago

Principal Planning Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£46,284

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 24 days ago

Civil Enforcement/Parking Enforcement Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£22,820 per annum plus a market supplement of £2,100

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 26 days ago

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