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Environmental Health Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£41,567 - £47,516 (Grade G)

Folkestone / Hybrid (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Experienced Social Worker

Kent County Council

£37,374 - £43,592 per annum

Thistley Hill, Dover (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Planning & Building Control Assistant

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£23,844 - £25,899 per annum (Grade C)

Folkestone / Hybrid (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

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Internal Applicants Only - Senior Corporate Debt & Business Rates Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£35,601 - £40,464 Grade F

Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Hybrid (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

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