Would you like to help solve the Great British Property Scandal?

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We are looking for two skilled and enthusiastic people to come and join us to fill two new posts at Empty Homes, working out of our central London office: an experienced hands-on Finance Manager and a resourceful Researcher/Office manager.

Salary range £25,000 to £29,000 pro rata. Both posts are part time.

Please click here to send us your cv with a covering letter telling us about you how you meet the person specification

Applications close Monday 3rd June.

 

 

 

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