Civil Service - Office of the Public Guardian

Head of External Communications (Ref: 23817)

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber £58,511 - £70,725 Closing Date: 1155 pm on Sunday 15th November 2026 Permanent
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Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #7665
  • Employer: Civil Service - Office of the Public Guardian
  • Location: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber
  • Closing Date: 1155 pm on Sunday 15th November 2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-30
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