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Reading, United Kingdom Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (34% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 4 added vs 0 removed)

Reading, United Kingdom job market overview (May 2026)

The Reading, United Kingdom job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 67 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and program manager, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in account executive and program manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Reading, United Kingdom job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Reading, United Kingdom.

Top categories

  • Account Executive5
  • Program Manager3
  • SDR / BDR3
  • Engineering2
  • Product Marketing2
  • DevOps / SRE1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other9
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel3
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
  • Software Developers3
  • Marketing Managers2
  • Project Management Specialists2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology34
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Manufacturing7
  • Healthcare5
  • Retail4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified56 · 84%
  • Full-time4 · 6%
  • Contract4 · 6%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Part-time1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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