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Senior Solicitor - Contracts and Procurement

Luton Borough Council

GBP 50,512.00 - 53,584.00 per year;GBP 3,203.00 ;GBP 4,000.00 ;GBP 8,000.00

Luton Town Hall/Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Luton 2040 Bid Officer

Luton Borough Council

GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Childcare Solicitor (Career Progression)

Luton Borough Council

GBP 45,718.00 - 51,802.00 per year;GBP 3,203.00 ;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall, Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Principal Conveyancing Officer - Affordable Housing (P01316)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Starting salary £44,937pa with potential progression to £52,279pa

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

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