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Graduate Opportunity: - Research and Information Officer

Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE)

Starting salary £24,790, Salary scale £24,790 - £27,269 (SCP 5-11)

Brandon House Business Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Principal Advisor

Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE)

Starting Salary: £44,711 Salary scale £44,711 - £52,805 (SCP 35-43)

3rd floor Trafford House, Chester Road, Old Trafford, Manchester (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

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