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Data Compliance and Privacy Analyst - Reading - SC Cleared
Posted 4 days ago by Damia Group Ltd
The Compliance & Privacy Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory, privacy, and i...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Reading, Berkshire, UK
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SAP PO Integration Consultant - MUST HAVE DV CLEARANCE - near Reading, Berkshire...
Posted 5 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The SAP PO Integration Consultant role requires an individual with active DV clearance to work on-site near Reading, Ber...
- Rate £785 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location near Reading, Berkshire, UK
SAP PEO/PLMSI Manufacturing Consultant - MUST HAVE DV CLEARANCE - near Reading,...
Posted 5 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The role of SAP PEO/PLMSI Manufacturing Consultant requires an experienced functional consultant with DV clearance to wo...
- Rate £785 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location near Reading, Berkshire, UK
SAP PEO/PLMSI Manufacturing Consultant - MUST HAVE DV CLEARANCE - near Reading,...
Posted 5 days ago by Jobserve
The role of SAP PEO/PLMSI Manufacturing Consultant requires an experienced functional consultant with active DV clearanc...
- Rate £785 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location near Reading, Berkshire
SAP PO Integration Consultant - MUST HAVE DV CLEARANCE - near Reading, Berkshire...
Posted 5 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The SAP PO Integration Consultant role requires an individual with active DV clearance to work on-site near Reading, Ber...
- Rate £785 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location near Reading, Berkshire
Deputy Head of Corporate Services- Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Posted 7 days ago by THE HOME OFFICE
The Effective Practice Lead is responsible for delivering programs that enhance performance and quality within the organ...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpChildren's Bladder and Bowel Nurse
Posted 1 week ago by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
This role is for a Children's Bladder and Bowel Nurse within the Children's Community Nursing Service, focusing on deliv...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Regional Information Security and Assurance Lead (RISAL) - London Probation Serv...
Posted 1 week ago by THE HOME OFFICE
The Regional Information Security and Assurance Officer (RISAL) is responsible for ensuring compliance with Information...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Case and LDA Commissioning Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The Senior Case and LDA Commissioning Manager role focuses on enhancing the lives of autistic individuals and those with...
- Rate £64,750 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpHighly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Posted 1 week ago by OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP LIMITED
The Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role at Momenta Connect involves working within a multidisciplinary...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Lead Clinician Speech and Language Therapist
Posted 2 weeks ago by OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP LIMITED
The Lead Clinician - Speech and Language Therapist at New Barn School is responsible for managing the in-house clinical...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpService Manager – Fleet and Transport
Posted 2 weeks ago by Gateshead Council
The Service Manager for Fleet and Transport at Gateshead Council will lead the fleet operations, ensuring compliance wit...
- Rate £57,937 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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About Our Health and Safety Contract Roles in Reading
What does a health and safety contractor do?
Health and safety contractors are brought in to manage, audit, and improve workplace safety across construction sites, manufacturing facilities, energy installations, and corporate environments. The work covers a broad spectrum: developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments and method statement reviews, investigating incidents and near-misses, delivering toolbox talks and safety training, auditing compliance with CDM regulations, and acting as the principal designer or principal contractor's safety adviser on construction projects. Demand is strongest in construction and infrastructure, where CDM 2015 regulations create a legal requirement for competent safety oversight on virtually every project. Oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics are also significant employers of contract health and safety professionals.
Contractors in this discipline need a NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent as the baseline professional qualification, with many clients also requiring NEBOSH Construction Certificate for site-based roles. Membership of IOSH at Chartered or Graduate level is widely expected. Practical experience conducting CDM duties, writing construction phase plans, and managing multi-trade environments carries more weight than additional certifications. For roles on major infrastructure or energy projects, experience with permit-to-work systems, COMAH regulations, or sector-specific safety frameworks such as those used in rail or nuclear is a significant differentiator. Tech-savvy contractors who can work with digital safety management platforms and data-driven reporting are increasingly sought after as the industry moves beyond paper-based compliance.
What is the market like for health and safety contractors?
Health and safety contracting is a consistently active market, driven by the non-negotiable nature of safety compliance in the UK's construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. The volume of major infrastructure programmes, from HS2 through to offshore wind and nuclear new build, sustains demand for experienced safety professionals that the permanent workforce cannot fully supply. Regulatory enforcement has tightened, and organisations that previously relied on part-time or shared safety resource are increasingly engaging dedicated contractors. Rates have firmed for contractors with NEBOSH Diploma and CDM experience, particularly those willing to work on remote or complex sites where the safety challenges are most acute.
What is the contracting market like in Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do health and safety contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for health and safety roles in Reading typically range from £368 to £683 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many health and safety vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 310 health and safety contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.