55 education jobs found in Reading

Commercial Estates Surveyor 📍 East London 💰 £500 per day Umbrella / £371.04 per day PAYE 📅 Contract to September 2026 🕒 Inside IR35 An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Estates Surveyor to join a dynamic London Local Authority. This is a key role within a high-performing Strategic Property team, managing a diverse commercial portfolio with a particular focus on schools and educational sites. We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded surveyor who can hit the ground running and deliver results in a complex public-sector environment. The Role You will take full responsibility for a varied commercial property portfolio, including schools and education assets, ensuring effective management, compliance, and value generation. Key responsibilities include: * Managing leases, licences and deeds of variation * Leading rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations * Ensuring statutory compliance and Health & Safety standards are...

Talentmark is recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: £250 - £300 per day PAYE  or £331 - £397 per day Umbrella (inside IR35)   Procurement Manager role: As a Procurement Manager, you will be a vital link between business needs and effective procurement execution in a dynamic, global environment. You will carry out multiple roles such as: Sourcing Specialist: Conduct market analysis, develop tactical sourcing plans, and lead negotiations for third-party goods and services essential for clinical trials. Procurement Practitioner: Execute sourcing strategies, leverage spend, negotiate contracts, and manage suppliers across the clinical development value chain.  Content & Automation Advocate: Translate sourcing strategies into effective, automated buying channels (content and systems).  Business Partner: Collaborate with internal business and procurement teams to translate clinical...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Purchasing / Procurement Officer.   The role does require a Procurement background and understanding of SAP.    Rate: £27.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 1 or 2 days a week in the office and the rest remote Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Purchasing / Procurement Officer Job Description:   Focal point for working with the CSS Spares and Repairs Team in the organisation and the management of customer repairs and spares procurement based upon the requests made by internal project teams. Supplier assessment, adherence to open order books, supplier communications to ensure on time deliveries,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Safety Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  (The role will be split of working Onsite and Working From Home).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £80ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2-3 days per week onsite and 2-3 days working from home. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview.   Safety Engineer Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an engineer to exploit their safety engineering skills to influence the safety aspects of one of our technically complex products. While exploring the boundaries of best practice, this will involve...

Panoramic Associates are supporting a Multi-Academy Trust in Bedfordshire with the recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller for an initial 3 months. You would be required onsite 5 days a week and need to get started by the end of March. Job Title: Interim Financial Controller Location: Bedfordshire - onsite 5 days a week Rate: Competitive, Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP You will oversee and manage all financial operations across the Trust including line management of team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the role requires a highly skilled and motivated manager with extensive experience in managing staff, financial and management reporting, and operational activities within the educational sector. This position is crucial for ensuring the financial stability, accountability, and efficiency of the Trust, in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Role: Day to day management and mentoring of the central finance team within the Trust, including...

P6 Planner Duration: 6 months + Rate: £530 p/d inside IR35 Hybrid working: Flexible working 1- 2 days based in Reading office Location: Reading, Berkshire Our client is a leading engineering and design consultancy who require a P6 Planner to support their client, a major utilities company, on a range of CAPEX projects. Candidates must have experience within the utilities sector. Role Purpose Summary Reporting to the Reporting and Controls Manager for one of the regional delivery offices, the Project Planner will be responsible for all planning and schedule management activities within the corporate planning tool ensuring a true representation of the Capital Delivery Programme is established and maintained within the corporate planning tool. This will cover both briefed and unbriefed schemes, from concept and initial studies to full funding and project initiation to benefits realisation and closure. The Planner will ensure visibility and alignment with Thames Water’s business...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance MS Packages SAP/ORACLE Open to both public and private sector Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant...

Job Title: Finance Business Partner  - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading Contract Duration: 12 Months Working Pattern: 4 days/ week – 2 on site Daily Rate: £61.76/hr(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Job Purpose: Direction of financial activities of a CFO Finance functional team: Financial Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Compliance and Finance Systems. Leadership and line management of a functional team. Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable identification and...

Title: Senior RedHat Linux Engineer Location: Wokingham / Hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite Duration: 6 months Rate: £368 per day inside ir35 SC Clearance is required for this role. We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Red Hat Linux Engineer to lead the design, build, and ongoing management of enterprise Linux platforms within a dynamic, customer-focused IT environment. The Role You will take ownership of our Red Hat ecosystem, leading a small team of subject matter experts while remaining technically hands-on. You will design, implement, and support resilient enterprise infrastructure, ensuring stability, automation, and continuous improvement across services. Working within an ITIL / DevSecOps-based support model, you will engage directly with customers, produce high-quality documentation, and ensure critical systems remain secure, optimised, and highly available. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise Proven track record in the design, build, and...

Title: Senior RedHat Linux Engineer Location: Wokingham / Hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite Duration: 6 months Rate: £368 per day inside ir35 SC Clearance is required for this role. We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Red Hat Linux Engineer to lead the design, build, and ongoing management of enterprise Linux platforms within a dynamic, customer-focused IT environment. The Role You will take ownership of our Red Hat ecosystem, leading a small team of subject matter experts while remaining technically hands-on. You will design, implement, and support resilient enterprise infrastructure, ensuring stability, automation, and continuous improvement across services. Working within an ITIL / DevSecOps-based support model, you will engage directly with customers, produce high-quality documentation, and ensure critical systems remain secure, optimised, and highly available. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise Proven track record in the design, build, and...

RedHat Specialist - SC Cleared Rate: £380 a day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Wokingham Hybrid in office three days a week Duration: 6 months duration Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global IT Consultancy bringing digital transformation to a public sector agency Role Description: **Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise** Proven track record in the design, construction, and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8, 9, and 10. Demonstrated success in the design and management of Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform. Experienced in managing VMware solutions. Proven leadership in guiding a small team of Red Hat subject matter experts (SMEs). Strong understanding of network protocols and topologies. Extensive customer-facing experience in an IT service role. Methodical and positive approach to problem-solving. Proficient in working effectively both independently and as part of highly productive small to medium-sized teams in...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location(s): Heath Lake Site - Bracknell to Oxford Area Duration: 09/03/2026 - 09/08/2026 Working Hours: 08:00 - 16:30 Job Type: Temporary Contract | Full-Time (5 Days per Week) Pay Rate: £475 per day (Umbrella PAYE) Contract Type: Inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our clients on their Water projects, straddling between the Bracknell and Oxford areas. The Opportunity: This role will support four projects located across the Bracknell to Oxford corridor. The schemes are currently in the design phase and operating under relatively small-value cost-plus contracts. As the build contracts (Target Cost) are awarded, the successful candidate will retain responsibility for between one and three projects, depending on value. The intention is to ensure continuity of commercial management from design stage through to final account. This position would suit a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who is...

Decommissioning - Worksite Lead Engineer Culham, Oxfordshire (4 days on site, 1 day flexible) 12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP £56-61/hour Inside IR35 Are you an experienced engineer with a proven track record in decommissioning or complex engineering projects? This is a key technical leadership role where you'll drive safe, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions across the pre-construction and construction phases of a high-profile decommissioning programme. You'll lead technical teams, oversee worksite investigations, surveys, hazard identification, and deplanting strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory, legal, and UKAEA processes. Your expertise will shape engineering decisions and optimise delivery across multi-phase decommissioning projects. The Opportunity As Worksite Lead Engineer, you will: Lead engineering optioneering, feasibility studies, and planning within worksite constraints Develop and maintain multi-phase decommissioning plans,...

Asset Database Officer - Interim Contract Location: Remote (with occasional travel to the office as required) Day Rate: £200 per day Contract: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Asset Database Officer to join a Local Authority Property Division on an interim basis. This is a key support role within Asset Management, focused on maintaining the integrity, accuracy and compliance of domestic and corporate stock condition databases. With flexible remote working and the chance to contribute to a high-performing asset team, this role offers both autonomy and meaningful impact. Role Overview: You will be responsible for ensuring the council's stock condition and asset management systems remain accurate, current and audit-ready. Working closely with Asset Management colleagues and the Corporate Repairs & Maintenance Team, you will play a central role in data validation, compliance reporting and performance monitoring. Your...

Comms and Engagement Lead | Contract | Up to £575 per day | Inside IR35 | Hybrid – London, Bristol, York or Newcastle Ceto Talent is recruiting for an experienced Comms and Engagement Lead to join a high-profile EU Delivery Programme within central government on an initial 6-month contract (extension TBC). The role is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days per week in one of the following offices: London, Bristol, York, or Newcastle. The successful candidate must be available to start by 9th March 2026. Essential Requirements * Proven experience designing and delivering strategic communication and engagement plans aligned to departmental or ministerial priorities. * Significant experience advising senior stakeholders and translating complex policy or technical information into clear communications. * Extensive experience providing editorial assurance across digital, internal, and traditional channels. * Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, setting priorities and...

Role Title: Security Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: London or Southampton hybrid working 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £496.80 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Architecture & Design: Develop secure architectures and reference patterns across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and data platforms. Ensure alignment with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements. Solution Delivery: Provide architectural guidance during project lifecycle (HLD/LLD), review designs, and ensure solutions meet security requirements. Risk & Threat Management: Conduct threat modelling, assess vulnerabilities, and ensure appropriate mitigating controls are designed and implemented. Governance & Standards: Define and maintain security policies, standards, and guardrails. Ensure adherence to architectural principles and regulatory obligations (e.g., GDPR, FCA). Collaboration: Partner with engineering, cloud, network, IAM, and...

Interim Operations Manager – Homeless Prevention & Housing Allocations Initial 6‑month contract – immediate start £550 – £650 per day Inside IR35 South London Local Authority Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site You will step into a pivotal leadership role overseeing Homeless Prevention, Housing Options, Housing Allocations, and Temporary Accommodation functions at a high‑demand South London authority. This position requires a decisive operational leader capable of stabilising services, improving statutory compliance, strengthening casework quality and driving performance across fast‑moving frontline teams. If you thrive in complex Housing Needs environments and bring the credibility to influence senior stakeholders while improving day‑to‑day delivery, this is a role to move quickly on. Your Role as Interim Operations Manager Leading and developing Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention, Allocations and Registration teams, ensuring high‑quality, timely...

Role Title: Security Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: London or Southampton hybrid working 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £503.24 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Architecture & Design: Develop secure architectures and reference patterns across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and data platforms. Ensure alignment with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements. Solution Delivery: Provide architectural guidance during project lifecycle (HLD/LLD), review designs, and ensure solutions meet security requirements. Risk & Threat Management: Conduct threat modelling, assess vulnerabilities, and ensure appropriate mitigating controls are designed and implemented. Governance & Standards: Define and maintain security policies, standards, and guardrails. Ensure adherence to architectural principles and regulatory obligations (e.g., GDPR, FCA). Collaboration: Partner with engineering, cloud, network, IAM, and...

Front-end Developer (Public Sector) 6 Month Contract - £575/day Inside IR35 Role Details * Location: London, Bristol, or Manchester (flexible, most team in London) - minimum 2 days/week onsite at base * Duration: 6 months | Rate: £575/day inside IR35 * Clearance: Active SC preferred (BPSS with SC eligibility minimum accepted) Required experience: * Owned frontend deliverables: * Minimum 2 years: Frontend development experience * Ruby and Python: Familiarity required, Python preference * User-centered design focus: Essential approach Collaboration & Working Style * Team working: Comfortable collaborating with colleagues * Independent & proactive: Able to hit ground running within first few weeks (support provided) * Enthusiasm for learning: Eager to try new things * Work with back-end developers and designers: Primary collaboration Accessibility & Design * WCAG: Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines * Figma experience: Prototyping software...

Technical / Digital Solutions Developer Location: City of London – Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) Rate: £450 - £600 per day (Inside IR35, via Umbrella Company) Duration: 12 months (potential to extend) Start Date: As soon as possible Our client, a global Financial Services organisation, is seeking a passionate technologist to design and deliver innovative low-code and automation solutions across the business. This role sits at the intersection of technology and business engagement, focusing on building scalable solutions, advising stakeholders, and improving digital capability across teams. Role Responsibilities: * Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand challenges and design effective technical solutions. * Develop and support low-code and automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Office 365 tooling. * Build lightweight integrations and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Terraform. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and technical documentation...