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Corporate Director of Children’s Services

Competitive Salary

Trafford, Greater ManchesterCompetitive Salary

RECRUITER: Trafford Council

Homeless Prevention Support Officer

£30,023 - £32,578 pro rata per annum

Harrogate, North Yorkshire£30,023 - £32,578 pro rata per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

HMO Anti-Social Behaviour Officer (PO1)

PO1 - £41,113 to £43,680

London (Greater), WoolwichPO1 - £41,113 to £43,680

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children’s Services

Competitive Salary

Trafford, Greater ManchesterCompetitive Salary

RECRUITER: Trafford Council

Homeless Prevention Support Officer

£30,023 - £32,578 pro rata per annum

Harrogate, North Yorkshire£30,023 - £32,578 pro rata per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

HMO Anti-Social Behaviour Officer (PO1)

PO1 - £41,113 to £43,680

London (Greater), WoolwichPO1 - £41,113 to £43,680

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

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