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Team Leader (Building Control)

South Oxfordshire District Council / Vale of White Horse District Council

£59,415 to £64,590 per year, Grade 9

Abingdon (Hybrid)

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Finance Business Partner

South Oxfordshire District Council / Vale of White Horse District Council

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