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Grade 12 (£49,046 - £53,594) pa +£5,000 Market Supplement

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Maidstone Borough Council seeks Principal Planning Officer with town planning degree, RTP membership, complex planning experience, for full or part-time role. Apply by March 30, 2025.

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