278 jobs found in Reading

Homeless Prevention Team Leader Location: Reading | On-site Rate: £42 per hour IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Contract Type: Umbrella Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 hours per week Role Summary We are currently looking for an experienced Homeless Prevention Team Leader - Families to manage and lead a team focused on providing housing advice and assistance to families facing homelessness. This role is crucial for delivering a high-quality service to the community, ensuring effective prevention and relief of homelessness through private sector tenancy advice and the assessment of homeless applications. The successful candidate will also support the broader Homeless Prevention Team in delivering comprehensive services to a diverse group of applicants. What You Will Do as a Homeless Prevention Team Leader ·Lead a team of officers to provide effective advice and solutions to prevent homelessness among families. ·Develop and maintain standards and good practices for the Homeless...

Agency Brief – Interim HR Advisory Manager (Employee Relations) – 6 months Overview We are seeking an experienced interim HR Advisory Manager to lead our HR Advisory service on a 6‑month basis. The service is primarily focused on employee relations, and the role will provide leadership and oversight of complex casework alongside supporting the ongoing development of the function, including our traded schools HR service. The Role This is a hands-on operational leadership role with a strong focus on employee relations case management. The postholder will lead and support a team of 4 HR Advisors within the core HR Advisory service, as well as oversee the Schools HR Manager, who delivers HR support to schools via an SLA and manages a further team of 3 HR Advisors. Key Responsibilities * Lead the HR Advisory service, with a primary focus on employee relations activity across the council * Oversee and actively manage a complex caseload of ER matters (disciplinary, grievance,...

Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure) - SC Cleared Location: Fully Remote (occasional UK site visits) Rate: Up to £750 per day Contract: Long-term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Role We are looking for an experienced Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure background to support a large-scale secure cloud transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This role will suit a hands-on senior consultant who can operate across both architecture and engineering disciplines, delivering secure, scalable and resilient Azure infrastructure solutions within complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutions Deliver secure and scalable cloud architectures Support cloud migration and transformation initiatives Build and maintain Azure landing zones and governance frameworks Work across hybrid infrastructure...

Senior Oracle Database Administrator 12 months Aldermaston - hybrid Active DV clearance required Inside IR35 - umbrella only Role purpose Provide senior level Oracle database administration across Teamcenter and wider Oracle based platforms. The role supports critical deployments, ensures database resilience, and provides technical escalation to the onsite Oracle team. Key responsibilities Teamcenter and BDCT support Support programme initiatives through direct DBA involvement in Teamcenter deployments. Act as the senior DBA during release activity, providing hands on support for deployments, roll backs, and recovery if required. Work closely with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure deployments are planned, tested, and executed safely. Database backup and recovery Create, manage, and review regular Oracle database backups across all Teamcenter environments. Ensure backups meet recovery objectives and are tested on a regular basis. Provide...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for an IT Change Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Reading. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must achieve SC Clearance ahead of starting. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. 5 month initial contract. £87.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Role Description The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Change Management Process Oversight: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process,...

Senior Planner Contract Length: 18 months Location: Aldermaston - full time on site Pay Rate: £59.94/hour Umbrella | £44.16/hour PAYE - Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of integrated planning capability across a complex programme environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the IMS, supporting project delivery teams with schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value Management, and programme reporting activities. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to promote effective planning practices across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Maintain and manage the Integrated Master Schedule across projects and programmes. Provide Planning and EVM expertise to project and programme teams. Deliver accurate and timely schedule forecasting and performance analysis to support...

Job Description: Senior Planner Location: Reading, UK Contract: 18 months (Inside IR35) Conditions: No hybrid option Overview: * Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. * Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. * Delivery of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. * Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. * Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. * Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: * Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast...

Job Title: Planner - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £59.94/hr (Umbrella – circa) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV clearance The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key...

IT Support +12 months + +Predominantly on site in Reading - some hybrid work +£30-£35 ph +Inside IR35 Role overview You'll work closely with a small, experienced group of IT professionals providing high-quality, customer-focused IT support to end users across the EMEA region. The role is hands-on and varied. Support is delivered face to face, remotely, and through collaboration with global IT teams. You'll handle day-to-day support, contribute to projects, and help keep our office and user environments running smoothly. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, cares about user experience, has a "can do / can learn" attitude and wants to keep learning as technology evolves. What you'll do * Provide professional, friendly IT support to end users, both onsite and remotely * Manage incidents, requests, and tasks through ServiceNow, Microsoft Teams, and email * Resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues across Windows, macOS, and mobile devices...

Berkshire | 4-Month Initial Contract | £25.15 per hour (Umbrella/Inside IR35) | Hybrid Working Are you an experienced Allocations Officer looking for your next contract opportunity within a local authority environment? We are recruiting for a skilled housing professional to join a Berkshire-based council on an initial 4-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering an effective and compliant housing allocations service. You will provide expert advice and guidance on the Council's Allocations Scheme and Nominations Agreement, ensuring all housing legislation and regulatory requirements are consistently met. You will manage housing register applications, assess eligibility, determine banding awards, and oversee the allocations process through to property matching. The role also involves direct matching for vulnerable groups, including applicants with medical needs, delayed discharge cases, under occupiers and homeless households. Working...

Commissioning Technician (Mechanical) - AWE Project | Contract Opportunity AWE Site £49/hour Inside IR35 £100/day Accommodation Allowance 11-Day Fortnight SC Clearance Preferred Are you an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technician looking to work on one of the UK's most high-profile and technically complex projects? We're supporting the delivery of the MENSA project at AWE and are looking for skilled Commissioning Technicians to join the team on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a major nuclear infrastructure programme where safety, quality and technical excellence are at the heart of everything. The Role Reporting directly to the Commissioning Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting commissioning activities across installation, testing, commissioning and handover phases of the project lifecycle. You'll be responsible for: Executing mechanical commissioning tests safely and to schedule Completing commissioning...

Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM) Location: Aldermaston (100% on-site) Contract: 18 months IR35: In Scope Rate: £59.94/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: Active DV required (non-negotiable) The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement. You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) * Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions * Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports * Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI) * Performing critical path and...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Maidenhead. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance 6-month initial contract Rate is open to negotiation, inside IR35 Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role Job Description: Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle. Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes. Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures. Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours. Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting). Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies. Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and...

We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer for a Defence company in Buckinghamshire on a 6 month contract. Please note: this role requires 4 days working onsite (Mon-Thurs) with the option to WFH on a Friday The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting strategic procurement activity within one of their business units. This role will play a key part in managing strategic sourcing initiatives, leading supplier engagement and delivering cost, quality and delivery improvements across critical commodities. The successful candidate will take ownership of high-value or high-risk categories and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies support wider business objectives. Previous experience within an Aerospace/Defence company would be advantageous. Contract Details: - 6 months - 37hrs per week. Onsite Mon to Thursday with option to WFH on Fridays - Due to projects, suitable candidates will need to be British Born/Sole British Citizens and...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer £450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure....

£500 Per Day (Inside IR35) Based in Oxford, Hybrid Working - On site 3 days per week, 6 Month Contract with view to extend to 12 months and beyond! To Start ASAP Your new companyWe're supporting a prestigious, nationally significant scientific research organisation whose work drives some of the most advanced and ambitious projects in the UK. Operating at the forefront of innovation, they manage digital and data environments of exceptional scale and complexity. Their Microsoft 365 ecosystem is central to safeguarding sensitive research, enabling scientific collaboration and ensuring critical services run securely and efficiently. They are now strengthening their cloud security posture and are seeking expertise to guide, protect and evolve their Microsoft 365 capabilities. This is a setting where your skills will directly support work with real national impact. Your new roleYou will take the lead in shaping and securing a sophisticated Microsoft 365 estate within a high value...

Join Our Team as an Engineering and Sustainability Manager! Are you passionate about driving sustainability and engineering excellence in the energy sector? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading organization committed to a greener and fairer future, is seeking an agile and enthusiastic Engineering and Sustainability Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the transformation of their property portfolio! Day Rate: £555.00 per day Inside IR35 Location: Windsor (travel around the UK Contract Type: 9 months Fixed Term Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm Role Overview As the Engineering and Sustainability Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in guiding the evolution of our client's estate. Your expertise will be key in shaping the future of the built environment, supporting net-zero ambitions, and enabling innovative ways of working. Key Responsibilities Strategic...

Data Analyst Rate: £500 per day - Contract role Location: Slough Working Pattern: Hybrid We are recruiting for a Data Analyst for a local authority that are looking to grow the team. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a strong team of Data Analyst, be part of the management team as well as still being hands on in the day to day analytical duties. What the Data Analyst will be doing Lead of a team of data analysts Ensure data and data shared by others is of the highest quality Help to implement the council strategy on continuous service improvement Manage stakeholder engagement across council strategies Experience needed as a Data Analyst Strong experience with SQL and Power BI Experience working on - Controcc, Aggresso and Liquid Logic Strong analytical background Desirable if you have worked with adult services for a public sector organisationWhat the Data Analyst will receive £500 day rate Inside of IR35 Hybrid working - 2 days on site 4-month contract Weekly...

Job Title: General Foreman/ Foreperson Location: Westcott Rate: Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella) Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a major UK water framework, supporting the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades. This role will see you take charge of daily site operations, managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinating subcontractor teams and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential...

Electrical Technician – Abingdon - £30-45phr An Electrical Technician is required ASAP on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) for a growing and interesting company in the Abingdon area. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for * Electrical installation * Commissioning * Panel wiring * Rack building and wiring * Electrical machine installation The ideal Electrical Technician will have: * Electrical qualification * LV electrical experience * Industrial biased experience – manufacturing, special purpose machinery process, energy etc. * PLC Controls and Instrumentation knowledge desirable In return the Electrical Technician will get the opportunity to join a well-established company offering very interesting work, and long term contract opportunities. If you’re an Electrical Technician with previous installation and commissioning experience, apply now to find out more