If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as a Senior Contract Manager, you’ll deliver post contract management of complex Professional Services contracts within commercial, to ensure that the objectives of AWE are met in spirit. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Occasional travel to Aldermaston & London Paddington. Salary: from £63,000 to £75,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. UK Facilities Management Support Manager Location: Crawley or Green Park (Reading), travel required to Thales UK major sites We’re looking for a Facilities Management (FM) Support Manager to help drive the effective delivery of our Mitie Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract across key UK sites. Working closely with the Senior Workplace Contract Manager, you’ll help ensure service quality, contract compliance and continuous improvement across a wide range of FM services — from maintenance and cleaning to...

Business Development Manager Workplace Design & Build + Office Fit Out Berkshire Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission + Benefits Are you a driven Business Development professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships and creating new opportunities? We're partnering with an established and highly respected workplace design & build specialist that's continuing to invest in its commercial team. With an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative office environments across the UK, they're now looking to appoint an ambitious Business Development Manager to help drive their next phase of growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the challenge of generating new business, developing long-term client relationships and making a genuine impact within a collaborative, high-performing team. The Role: You'll take ownership of identifying and developing new business opportunities across the workplace design and fit-out...

EMEA Payroll Specialist 6-Months temporary role initially Location: Reading (fully accessible by all transport routes and free onsite parking) Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office, and the rest WFH About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EMEA Payroll Specialist to join our expanding client - initially on a six-month contract. Reporting to the European Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across multiple European countries while supporting a key payroll transformation project within the Group. Working closely with Finance, HR, and the external payroll providers, as well as key stakeholders across the region, you'll play an integral role in ensuring payroll excellence, strengthening controls, and driving process improvements. Key Responsibilities Managing the monthly payroll process across many EMEA countries, working alongside external payroll providers to ensure payroll is...

Practice Accounting Manager - Chartered Accountancy - Wokingham About the Business A Founder-led Accountancy Practice in the earlier stages of its journey. A small firm, this role is positioned as No 2 to the Founder and will lead the day-to-day function. This role will be managing a team of 3 and reviewing their work, responsibility for preparing accounts across a monthly and annual basis as well as managing the client portfolio. This Founder would ideally like some who can also upskill the current team members, embed better ways of working and potential new processes/ procedure. Key Duties Manage a portfolio of 40-50 small limited businesses covering a range of sectors. As the main client point of contact you will carry out regular check-ins and provide advice and support as needed over email, phone and at times in-person. Initially you will manage a team of three Stepping in for the Founder during periods of them being out of the office, leading the team on a day-to-day...

Mechanical Site Manager Location: Windsor Rate: 400 - 450 per day Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term project Project Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Site Manager to lead an upgrade project on a water treatment plant in Windsor. This is a long-term contract focusing on the installation and delivery of mechanical pumping stations. We need an established manager from a strong mechanical engineering background who can take full ownership of the mechanical packages, manage the site safely, and drive subcontractor performance from day one. Key Responsibilities Site Leadership: Take full operational responsibility for the mechanical delivery, managing the day-to-day program on the water treatment plant. Subcontractor Management: Lead, coordinate, and hold accountable the mechanical subcontractors on site to ensure milestones are met. Installation Oversight: Manage the delivery and installation of mechanical pumping stations, heavy pipework, and...

IPAF LABOURER LOCATION: SLOUGH, SL3 DURATION: 1-2 DAYS START: ASAP HOURLY RATE: 19.00 PER HOUR WORKING HOURS - 07:30AM - 16:00PM We are looking for a reliable Labourer who holds an IPAF certificate to join the site team for a project in Slough, SL3. The successful candidate will support the construction team by undertaking a variety of labouring duties to help keep the project running smoothly, safely and on schedule. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with general site duties as directed by the site manager Operating the scissor lift Loading and unloading materials and equipment Maintaining site cleanliness and safety Supporting trades with manual tasks Requirements: Previous experience in a labouring role preferred but not essential Good teamwork and communication skills Ability to follow health and safety guidelines Reliable, punctual, and physically fit Full PPE IPAF Ticket Valid CSCS Card Please apply by sending your details to Search Construction or call James on...

Apprenticeship Outcomes Manager Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term for up to 14 months (maternity cover) Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home Salary range £36,000 to £38,000 pa plus benefits We are seeking an experienced individual with a strong background in monitoring and reviewing apprentice progress to join our fast-paced and rewarding Apprenticeship Outcomes team. As an Apprenticeship Outcomes Manager, you will manage and continuously improve the achievement, retention and success of one or more of the University's apprenticeship programmes. You will work closely with employers, apprentices, and University teams, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to progress, achievement, and timely completion. You will also have the opportunity to line manage a team of Apprenticeship Outcomes Officers, ensuring they are well supported, motivated, and consistently deliver a high-quality service. This is an excellent opportunity to make...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Team Leader Production Operations Resource Location: Burghfield located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £37,670- £43,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: This role operates on a rotating shift pattern as follows: Two weeks of early shifts, followed by Two weeks of late shifts Shift times: Early: 06:00 – 14:45 Late: 14:15 – 23:00 This is a site-based role, with the successful candidate expected to work on site as part of the Operations team. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Team Leader Production Operations for the Operations Group  This role is ideally suited to a strong people leader with extensive...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. Acting as a senior leader within the Science & Engineering Category Management space, in the role of Senior Category Manager , you will drive the design, management and implementation of targeted category strategies focusing on Science and Engineering, in particular lab equipment, chemicals and consumables categories.   Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Package: £63,270 to £85,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. Acting as a senior leader within the Commercial function,  in the role of Senior Commercial Manager , you will play a key role in the management of complex infrastructure and utilities contracts, supporting the safe, assured and value-for-money delivery of critical programmes. Location: Reading (with occasional travel to Aldermaston and Burghfield) Salary: £63,000 – £85,000 (dependent on experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight with flexible working options Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Our work underpins national...

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Channel Sales Manager, managing our Retail & Home Improvement Channels for Consumer Business Group for UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leading an experienced and energised key account sales team to execute sales, customer and market strategies across UK and Ireland to build growth with major retail customers in our Retail & Home improvement channels. Determining and influencing business decisions to develop customer relationships Managing sales programs around...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Sales Manager Location: Reading, Crawley, Bristol, Templecombe and Belfast (any Thales office) Other: permanent, full-time, hybrid, with 30 - 50% domestic & international travel Lead the capture of next‑generation radar solutions and help shape the future of UK air defence! What the role has to offer Shape the Future of UK Radar Capability - influence and secure major Radar programmes supporting national defence, security and critical infrastructure, with the chance to steer next‑generation solutions and...

Practice Accounting Manager - Chartered Accountancy - Wokingham About the Business A Founder-led Accountancy Practice in the earlier stages of its journey. A small firm, this role is positioned as No 2 to the Founder and will lead the day-to-day function. This role will be managing a team of 3 and reviewing their work, responsibility for preparing accounts across a monthly and annual basis as well as managing the client portfolio. This Founder would ideally like some who can also upskill the current team members, embed better ways of working and potential new processes/ procedure. Key Duties Manage a portfolio of 40-50 small limited businesses covering a range of sectors. As the main client point of contact you will carry out regular check-ins and provide advice and support as needed over email, phone and at times in-person. Initially you will manage a team of three Stepping in for the Founder during periods of them being out of the office, leading the team on a day-to-day...

Job Title: Planner - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration : 1 8 Months Daily Rate: £59.94/hr (Umbrella circa) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance : SC/DV and willingness to undergo DV 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...

GLL is looking for Fitness Class Instructors to work at South Reading Leisure Centre. If you have the passion, skills, and ambition to join us as a Fitness Class Instructor, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Fitness Class Instructor job, it's a career. Fitness class instructors are performers and inspirers. A Fitness Class Instructor applying for this role will be approachable, dynamic, and have copious amounts of energy. Strong communication skills, the ability to adapt, and to lead by example are key aspects of the Fitness Class Instructor. The ideal Fitness Class Instructor will be able to teach a plethora of genres and will commit to delivering a high standard class. What you'll do: The ability to deliver a safe and effective class Consistently perform a fun, enthusiastic, high-quality class Adapt, progress, and regress where required for all ages and levels Inspire all customers through class delivery and the...

Payroll & Benefits Manager - Reading - Hybrid - £300 per day - 3/6 month contract Role Purpose Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 150 employees across the UK and international locations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while administering pension and benefits schemes. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Compliance Own and process monthly payroll, including salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, expenses, statutory payments, and deductions. Manage payroll across the UK, New Zealand, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands through local payroll providers. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and all relevant payroll legislation. Process starters, leavers, salary changes, P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and year-end reporting. Act as the primary contact for employee payroll queries and resolve issues promptly. Maintain payroll records, controls,...

Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: £750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major...

Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: 750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major...

Environment Advisor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: 50,000 plus benefits Location: Reading Are you passionate about driving environmental performance - and want to help strengthen an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System? Do you enjoy being "hands-on" with on-site checks, data reporting, and working closely with colleagues and suppliers to deliver measurable progress? We are supporting a large automotive retailer who are seeking an Environment Advisor on a 12-month FTC. In this role, you'll provide essential day-to-day support to the team on environmental matters, helping uphold ISO 14001and supporting progress towards a net-zero target for 2030. This role covers a key site for the organisation in Reading and supports the wider UK estate. Key responsibilities include: Take over day-to-day running of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated activities, including open audit actions and live initiatives Carry out regular site...