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WORKFORCE

Chief Executive

Middlesbrough has made great strides towards creating a town with an environment and culture to enable families and comm un ities to thrive and to attract investment.

Middlesbrough has made great strides towards creating

a town with an environment and culture to enable

families and communities to thrive and to attract

investment.

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a Chief Executive

to ensure that this transformation continues.

If you want to find out more and to apply, visit

www.mbcchiefexec.co.uk

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