83 government jobs found in Reading

Mechanical & Electrical Manager - Housing Repairs & Maintenance Lead the delivery of a critical Mechanical & Electrical service within a busy Housing Repairs & Maintenance team. This is a senior operational role with real impact across social housing stock and service performance. As Mechanical & Electrical Manager, you will take full ownership of Gas, Plumbing and Electrical services across reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and external contracts. You'll lead supervisors, operatives, contractors, and admin teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing internal teams and sub-contractors across multiple programmes Ensuring compliance with all relevant M&E legislation, H&S, and CDM regulations Monitoring KPIs, driving service improvements, and delivering performance targets Budget management, forecasting, and reporting on service performance Building strong...

Our client Reading Borough Council is looking for a Higher Specialist Social Worker to join their Single Point of Access team. Job Purpose This role is situated within the front door for early help and safeguarding. You will work as part of a team to gather, review and evaluate information in regard to children's needs, including children in need of help, intervention and protection. This is not a case holding role; the role requires a number of children and families to be considered and for informed and timely recommendations to promote the welfare of children, ensuring they receive the help they need at the time they need this. Your role Work within BFfC policy procedures and good practice guidelines in order to meet the needs of children enabling them to source the help, support and protection they need. Ensure and deliver on the timely progression of contacts, promoting a whole family approach while focusing on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Be...

We are currently recruiting for a Nuclear Engineering Manager to join a UK GOV contract, of 12+ months, working on site in Reading. About the role: Be the lead engineering representative on the project. Level of Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV)- Candidates holding Active Clearances can benefit of a quick start date What you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Hybrid working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home UK Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contractingEssential skills: Leading within a project delivery environment Knowledge of production systems, process partner equipment, Experience in design of integration into a new facility. Exposure to nuclear/ defence/ highly regulated environments Civil Engineering background (desirable)Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for Recovery Workers who have experience of working with a Criminal Justice caseload in the Reading area. The role that we currently have available is working within a CJ/Substance misuse charity, in the Reading area. The position will include a caseload of no more than 45 clients, whom of which have Criminal Justice backgrounds. You will be required to carry out duty tasks and assessments, also working with prison releases, court orders, police etc Initially the role is up to 3 month working full time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but is expected to extend past this initial period.. We also have other various Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice roles in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit...

Position: IMS Core Engineer Location: Reading and customer offices as required Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm Overview of an IMS Core Engineer As an IMS Core Engineer, you’ll be part of a specialist technical team responsible for testing, validating, and supporting mission critical communication solutions. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and reliability of IMS Core services across Core, RAN, and Application layers. You’ll work closely with test, support, and delivery teams to ensure systems meet customer expectations, contractual milestones, and service level agreements. Responsibilities of an IMS Core Engineer • Provide technical expertise in IMS Core and MCX, supporting the definition and execution of test strategies for all network elements and software releases. • Define and execute Functional, Performance, Accessibility, and Compatibility testing to agreed project timelines. • Perform end-to-end testing,...

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support development of a project on a secure national defence site within a highly secure and technically demanding environment.' I would just replace first sent small para with this one. This Commissioning Manager role is ideal for someone with a strong electrical background who enjoys leading commissioning activities, managing stakeholders and ensuring complex building services systems are successfully delivered through testing, commissioning and handover phases. The successful Commissioning Manager will play a key role within a major programme, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. The Role As a Commissioning Manager, you'll be involved in: Leading commissioning activities across major building services installations Managing the commissioning process from...

Job Title: DV Cleared 3rd Line Engineer / Team Leader Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to £575 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Are you a reliable professional eager to make a real impact? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting high-profile government systems, is hiring a DV Cleared 3rd Line Engineer / Team Leader to join their team in Basingstoke. What you'll be doing: * Lead and support a team of 2nd Line Engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching. * Assist high-profile user communities via incident logging and resolution. * Support and maintain legacy infrastructure, including Windows Server, VMware, and network technologies. * Handle technical escalations and contribute to continuous improvement. * Participate in shift work as needed to ensure system availability and security. What you'll bring: * Strong experience with...

Join Our Client as a DV Cleared 3rd Line Storage & PKI Support Engineer in Basingstoke 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to £500 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through high security clearance Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for supporting high-security government systems? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to building trust through innovation, is seeking a dedicated 3rd Line Storage & PKI Support Engineer to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. What you'll be doing: * Providing expert support for storage solutions (Dell Avamar, Data Domain) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems (Microsoft, Thales) * Responding to escalations from 2nd Line and managing incidents via the Incident Process * Supporting and maintaining PKI and storage solutions, including travel to other sites * Conducting readiness assessments for new releases and producing detailed documentation *...

Job Title DV Cleared Network Developer Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to £550 Per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our Client, a leading organisation in the Defence and Government sector, is hiring for a skilled Network Developer to join a dedicated team of network specialists. This is an exciting opportunity to work on delivering and supporting critical technical changes within a large-scale programme. What you'll be doing: * Designing and developing technical solutions to meet evolving customer needs * Supporting the delivery and maintenance of a global WAN service * Configuring and troubleshooting network devices, including WAN routing and LAN switching technologies such as MPLS and BGP * Implementing secure solutions using encryption overlays like IPSec, GRE, and hardware encryption * Producing detailed technical documentation including Low-Level...

Position: Verification Analyst Location: Chertsey Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm Overview of a Verification Analyst As a Verification Analyst, you will manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring that all claims are verified with the relevant backup and resolved in line with agreed KPIs. Working within a busy and supportive Accounts Receivable team, you will collaborate with Collections, Commercial Finance, and other teams to maintain the integrity of the ledger and ensure customer satisfaction. This is a varied role, offering continuous learning and development in a fast-paced corporate environment. Responsibilities of a Verification Analyst * Verify sales deduction claims and ensure all submissions are supported by signed commercial terms or deal sheets. * Manage disputes and queries efficiently, liaising with customers, Account Managers, and Collections teams. * Maintain accurate records of verified claims and ensure the...

Performance & Business Analyst (Housing Services) Interim – 4 months | £400 per day | South-East based If you’re a data-driven problem solver who thrives on turning insight into action, this interim opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across Housing Services during a period of transformation. We’re recruiting on behalf of a South-East based organisation for an experienced Performance & Business Analyst who can strengthen performance reporting, improve data quality, and support service improvement through robust analysis and process redesign. About the Role You’ll play a key role in helping Housing Services understand how they’re performing and where improvements can be made. Working closely with operational managers and senior leaders, you’ll develop meaningful KPIs, build insightful dashboards, and provide clear analysis that drives better outcomes for residents. Your work will directly support regulatory compliance, strategic decision-making,...

Performance Analyst Interim (4 months, potential extension) Housing Services | South East | £400 per day ( If you’re a data-driven problem-solver who loves turning numbers into meaningful insight, this interim Performance Analyst role offers the chance to make a real impact. You’ll help a busy Housing Service understand what’s working, what needs attention, and where improvements will make the biggest difference for residents. Working as part of an Insight & Improvement function, you’ll take ownership of performance reporting, analysis, and visualisation—shaping how information is used by managers, senior leaders, and regulatory bodies. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the chance to influence service outcomes through high-quality analytics. What you’ll be doing · Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and performance reports for managers, leadership teams, committees, and external regulators. · Analysing operational data...

Corporate Collections Officer Location:  Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW Pay Rate: £17.81 per hour Join Our Finance Team Are you an experienced finance professional with strong customer service skills and a passion for delivering excellent results? We're looking for a Corporate Collections Officer to join our Exchequer Services team and play a key role in maximising income collection while providing outstanding support to residents, customers and internal departments. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you'll manage debt recovery, support financial processes and contribute to improving services across the organisation. About the Role: As a Corporate Collections Officer, you will be responsible for managing the recovery of outstanding invoices and debts, ensuring timely collection of income and maintaining accurate financial records. You'll work closely with customers, internal teams, legal services and external...

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their family support & safeguarding team. Job purpose To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSS. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000.Job Responsibilities To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are...

Systems & Transactional Accountant Contract: TBC Rate: Competitive Location: Surrey A Surrey based local authority are seeking an experienced and proactive Systems & Transactional Accountant to play a key role in the management, development and continuous improvement of the Council's financial systems and transactional finance services. As Systems & Transactional Accountant, reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll lead the TechnologyOne (T1) system driving automation, enhancements, and process improvements. This role gives the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a progressive public authority to influence how finance systems support service delivery and help shape the future of the Council's finance function. Key Responsibilities Lead and maintain the TechnologyOne (T1) system Deliver system enhancements, automation, and stronger financial controls Manage upgrades, testing, support queries, and user training Develop reports, dashboards, and...

Our client Surrey council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children Safeguarding MAP team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm...

Our client Surrey council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Assessment team. Responsibiltities Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.Safeguarding Understand the forms of...

PROPERTY DATA & ASSET MANAGEMENT OFFICER SOUTHEAST 3-6 month initial contract Hybrid working A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Property Data & Asset Management Officer to support a programme of work ahead of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and a planned asset management system implementation. With increasing pressure to ensure their estate data is accurate, robust, and fit for future decision-making, this role will be key in preparing the council. Key Responsibilities Leading the preparation and cleansing of property data ahead of system implementation Reviewing and interpreting historic lease data (10-15 years) Identifying and clarifying landlord & tenant liabilities and obligations Assessing the value and performance of assets and leases, advising on retention or disposal Supporting the implementation of a new asset management system Developing recommendations to shape a future asset management strategy Ensuring all data is accurate, auditable,...

Overview Interim FM lead required to manage a district council property portfolio (community buildings, public conveniences, pavilions, offices). This role will focus on FM delivery, contract compliance, and supporting a live FM re-procurement, alongside overseeing minor works projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day FM service delivery and contractor performance * Ensure statutory and technical compliance across the estate * Lead and support FM contract management and compliance reporting * Support FM re-procurement process (specification, tender, evaluation) * Manage minor works/projects (e.g. refurbishments, car parks, drainage) * Provide leadership to the FM/surveying team Key Requirements * Strong FM leadership experience (Head of FM / Senior FM level) * Background in Local Government / NHS / public sector estate * Proven experience in: * FM contract management * Procurement/re-procurement of FM services *...

Our client Medway council is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering team. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience. To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount. To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. To work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales. To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities. To co-ordinate, and take a lead...