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Team Manager (Statutory Assessment Team)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 11 (£52,805 - £56,085 per annum)

Agile Working (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Social Worker – 14+ Team

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 8 (£39,513 - £43,693 per annum)

Agile Working (Hybrid)

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Specialist Environmental Health Officer - Commercial Services

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 9 (£43,693 - £47,754 per annum)

Agile Working (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

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